"upcreek" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: From up- + creek. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|up|creek}} up- + creek Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} upcreek (not comparable)
  1. Towards the source of a creek. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: up-creek
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