crikey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An exclamation of astonishment.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹaɪki/ /ˈkɹɑeki/ EN-AU ck1 crikey.ogg

Word forms

crikey crickey cricky

Etymology

Euphemistic substitute for Christ, perhaps a corruption of Christ King. Compare criminy, cripes, crivvens. Attested from the 19th century.

Synonyms

wow

Derived words

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