becreep

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To creep up on; stalk

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans bekruip borrowed from Dutch, Flemish bekruipen derived from Middle Dutch becrûpen prefix from English creep (be creepy, make uncomfortable).

Origin

English

creep

Gloss

be creepy, make uncomfortable

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