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creeping
adjective
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Divide creeping into syllables:

creep · ing

How to pronounce creeping:

Definition of creeping:

creeping (adjective):
done at a leisurely pace, without any rush or anxiety
developing or advancing by slow imperceptible degrees

Synonyms for creeping:

travellocomotioncreepcrawlcrawling

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