to creeme
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
To slip or slide any thing into the hands of another. CANT.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “to creeme” mean?
To slip or slide any thing into the hands of another. CANT.
Is “to creeme” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.