crikey
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of crikey
First recorded in 1830–40; probably euphemistic alteration of Christ
Example Sentences
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He urged anyone else in a similar position to take "whatever help you are offered, by crikey, take it because it really does help in the long run".
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2022
As a cynical old pro you tend to think 'well he cannot keep this up' but crikey, every goal he has scored has been a wonder goal.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2013
That's "Trikke as in crikey", says one of them, the one with the funny nose.
From The Guardian • Nov. 19, 2012
I say "almost" because, crikey, do they like crappy films.
From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2012
It evidently wasn't pleasant. "—and the boss was 'oppin' mad," Arthmore was saying, "but, crikey, 'ow was I to know that auspice was spelled A-U-S-P-I-C-E?"
From The Penal Cluster by Garrett, Randall
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