plural of creep joint

The process where a major change that would be considered objectionable if it happened in a single step is gradually reached by a series of less noticeable smaller changes.

(transitive) To shame someone by characterizing them as a creep.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of creep-shame

present participle of creep-shame

simple past tense and past participle of creep-shame

plural of creeping barberry

A low-growing shrub with prickly leaves, native to western North America, Berberis repens (syn. Mahonia repens).

(transitive) To sneakily arrive near someone in a position to startle them; to startle someone by creeping up behind them.

(UK, informal, derogatory) A person who puts on a pretense of piety.