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

"I opened a door and facing me on the wall was a big poster-sized print. I made some remark about 'oh crikey you guys are taking this thing seriously now' and we got talking and they produced prints of the other six," he says.

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"We want them along for the ride, particularly in the next few series, which could be quite amazing. We want people to look back and say, 'Crikey, that team in the mid-2020s was a hell of a team that we loved following, and we felt as if we were a part of that journey they went on.'"

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“I saw this five page scene and I thought ‘crikey’,” Thomas recalled.

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"The next morning I went home, and here I am, two hours later, writing this and sort of thinking, 'Crikey, that was close'," he said.

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Mr Delaney said the photograph - first published by Crikey - was "completely inconsistent" with his "values, beliefs, and family connections".

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