creep over
[/kriːp ˈoʊvər/]
phrasal verb
rastejar sobre; aproximar-se sorrateiramente
1. to move slowly and quietly in a crawling manner across or toward something
The ivy creeps over the old brick wall every summer.
A hera rasteja sobre o muro de tijolos antigos todo verão.
2. to approach someone or something in a stealthy, often unsettling manner
He tried to creep over to the window without being noticed.
Ele tentou se aproximar sorrateiramente da janela sem ser notado.
3. to gradually extend or spread across a surface
The shadow creeps over the landscape as the sun sets.
A sombra rasteja pela paisagem enquanto o sol se põe.
4. to visit someone unexpectedly or make an unwanted visit
He creeps over to my house without calling first.
Ele aparece sorrateiramente em minha casa sem avisar.
In American English, 'creep over' can have negative connotations when referring to people, suggesting stealthy or suspicious behavior. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'rastejar sobre' is more neutral when describing plants or objects, but 'se aproximar sorrateiramente' carries similar suspicious undertones when applied to people's behavior. The phrasal verb reflects cultural attitudes toward personal boundaries and unexpected visits in both cultures.
NYC Slang
creep over = "slide through" or "pull up on someone" (informal, can imply visiting unexpectedly or with questionable intentions)
Related Idioms & Phrases
creep over someone - to disturb or unsettle someone
give someone the creeps - to make someone feel uncomfortable or frightened
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