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Definition of: creek
(krēk, krik) noun
1 A tidal or valley stream between a brook and a river in size: often written crick.
2. A small inlet, bay, or cove; a recess in the shore of the sea or of a river.
3. Brit. A small seaboard town. See synonyms under STREAM.
—up the creek U.S. Colloq.
1. In a state of uncertainty or bewilderment.
2. Out of luck. [ME creke, crike <Scand. Cf. Sw. krik cove, inlet.]
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