Alternative form of up the creek

Having the quality of oneness. / (government, of a system of government or administration) That concentrates power in a single body, rather than sharing it with more local bodies.

Capable of being associated or joined. / (obsolete) sociable; companionable / (medicine, obsolete) Liable to be affected by sympathy with other parts; said of organs, nerves, muscles, etc.

plural of directorship