What is a synonym for creek?

Here are some synonyms for creek, depending on the context:

General:

* Stream

* Brook

* Run

* Rivulet

* Gulch (especially if it's narrow and steep)

* Watercourse

Informal:

* Branch

* Hollow

* Ditch

* Drainage

More specific:

* Bayou (a creek in a swampy area)

* Draw (a dry creek bed)

* Wash (a shallow, dry streambed)

* Ravine (a deep, narrow gorge)

The best synonym for "creek" will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.