crikey

[ krahy-kee ]

interjection

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

crikey

/ ˈkraɪkɪ /

interjection

1. slang.
   an expression of surprise

Word History and Origins

Origin of crikey¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crikey¹

C19: euphemistic for Christ!

Example Sentences

Crikey, you should 'a seen 'im come a cropper on his nut down them new steps.

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Then suddenly the true truth of what he had forgotten to do came home to Robert, and he said "Oh, crikey!"

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Crikey, you'd look mighty fine stuck up against a wall with half a dozen bloomin' Prussian rifles looking at yer.

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Crikey, but I'd like to hear the old gal squeal when they tell her her bloomin' hippo's got took.

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Then suddenly the true truth of what he had forgotten to do came home to Robert, and he said, 'Oh, crikey!'

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