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creeper

[/ˈkriːpər/]
nounpl: creepers
trepadeira
1. A plant that grows along the ground or climbs up surfaces by clinging with roots or tendrils
The ivy creeper covered the entire wall of the old building.
A trepadeira de hera cobriu toda a parede do edifício antigo.
2. A person or animal that moves slowly and quietly, staying close to the ground
The cat was a silent creeper as it stalked its prey.
O gato era um caçador silencioso enquanto espreitava sua presa.
3. A type of low shoe with a thick rubber sole, often worn as a fashion statement
She wore black creepers with her gothic outfit.
Ela usava sapatos creepers pretos com seu visual gótico.
4. In video games, a hostile creature that explodes (especially in Minecraft)
Watch out for the creeper approaching from behind!
Cuidado com a criatura explodindo se aproximando por trás!
Synonyms
vineclimbercrawlerrambler

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trepadeira
Most common term for climbing plants
General Brazilian
sapato creeper
Used for the shoe style; often kept as English term
Portugal
trepadeira
Same as Brazilian Portuguese for plants
Portugal
sapato com sola grossa
More descriptive term for the shoe type

Related Idioms & Phrases

creeping crud - a persistent minor illness or problem
the creeps - a feeling of fear or disgust
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