crikey
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of crikey
First recorded in 1830–40; probably euphemistic alteration of Christ
Example Sentences
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"We've stayed in a couple of nights, thinking crikey - looking at the bank app and thinking, where is the money going," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 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
When I first saw him as a wicketkeeper, crikey, he was a goalkeeper.
From The Guardian • Feb. 22, 2013
Substantially more players make a decent living – crikey, the England players even have food tasters and someone to tuck them into bed at night.
From The Guardian • Dec. 29, 2012
By crikey," said wee Alec Johnstone to him, "wait till auld Clapper gie's ye a biff or twa wi' his muckle tawse.
From The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner by Welsh, James C.
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