crikey
[ krahy-kee ]
/ ˈkraɪ ki /
interjection
(used as an exclamation of surprise, amazement, dismay, etc.)
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Origin of crikey
First recorded in 1830–40; probably euphemistic alteration of Christ
Words nearby crikey
cri du chat, cri-du-chat syndrome, cried, crier, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, crikey, Crile, crim., crim. con., crime, Crimea
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British Dictionary definitions for crikey
crikey
/ (ˈkraɪkɪ) /
interjection
slang an expression of surprise
Word Origin for crikey
C19: euphemistic for Christ!
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