crep

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Meaning · English

trainer (sports shoe)

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He skulked, like his creps was made out of lead. His skin, normally like polished bronze, was drained flat, as if he'd been bleached. When I smiled and said hello to him, Husayn looked at me from fifty miles away.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crep” mean?

trainer (sports shoe)

Is “crep” formal or informal?

crep is generally slang.