Creep and Nip

Creep

Creep verb - To advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits.

Nip is an antonym for creep.

Nearby Words: creepy, creeping, creeper

Nip

Nip verb - To proceed or move quickly.
Usage example: I'll just nip off to the corner store for some milk

Creep is an antonym for nip.

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

How words are described

little little creep little nip
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