What Choctaw word means small stream and the bayou comes from it?

The Choctaw word for "small stream" is "chitto" which means "little" or "small" and is often combined with other words to denote smaller versions of something.

While the Choctaw word for "bayou" is "bayuk", it's important to note that the word "bayou" itself likely has origins in the Choctaw language, with the Choctaw word "bayuk" evolving into the English word "bayou."

So, while "chitto" means "small stream," it doesn't directly translate to "bayou." The word "bayou" itself is derived from the Choctaw word "bayuk," which is believed to refer to a slow-moving body of water, often with a muddy bottom.