A synonym for creek in parts of rural Washington &
Oregon. Generally speaking, the work Crick is used to refer to a
small flowing body of water within close proximity to one's
home. The work creek will be used to describe a small flowing body of water much further away.
Brother: Let's go play down at the crick.
Sister:
Great idea, I love the crick. When we go to Grandma's house in
Seattle we can play in the creek by her house, too.