crikey

American

[krahy-kee] / ˈkraɪ ki /

interjection

(used as an exclamation of surprise, amazement, dismay, etc.)

crikey British

/ ˈkraɪkɪ /

interjection

slang an expression of surprise

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Etymology

Origin of crikey

First recorded in 1830–40; probably euphemistic alteration of Christ

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