(parasitology) A skin disease caused by the movement of certain species of ancylostomatids under the skin.

skin infection by Spirurida larvae

(intransitive) To advance or increase with stealth, unnoticed (literally or figuratively).

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.

plural of creeping fig

A creeping vine that grows on vertical surfaces such as walls, Ficus pumila

plural of creep joint

plural of creeping barberry

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

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