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Antonyms for up the creek


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kreek, krik
Phonetic Transcription : krik, krɪk



Definition of up the creek

Origin :
  • Indian tribe or confederation, 1725, named for creek, the geographical feature, and abbreviated from Ochese Creek Indians, from the place in Georgia where English first encountered them. Native name is Muskogee, a word of uncertain origin.
  • As in behind the eight ball : adj in a jam
  • As in irremediable : adj hopeless
  • As in defenseless : adj powerless, vulnerable
  • As in desperate : adj hopeless
  • As in hopeless : adj futile, pessimistic

Synonyms for up the creek

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