crikey
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9.9
- interjection
- /ˈkraɪki/
- UK
:
¡vaya!
- - Oh crikey.
- Oh, crikey
No one in Australia drinks fosters, no one in Australia says Crikey.
- No one in Australia drinks fosters, no one in Australia says Crikey.
- Had a moment of thinking on seeing the news about his his his death thinking crikey, can you do that in America?
Examples
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Oh crikey, what's this?
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Had a moment of thinking on seeing the news about his his his death thinking crikey, can you do that in America?
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Oh, crikey, I'm useless in sketching on the spot because because.
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Cracky, crikey, cracky, crikey, crikey, crikey.
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Oh, crikey, I didn't expect that news about the storm!
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Crikey, that was an amazing performance!
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Oh crikey, I can't believe how quickly the situation changed!
Synonyms
90
8.9
A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance
26
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
24
9.9
A word people say to show mild surprise
22
9.8
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance
17
9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
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8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
8
7.6
A short phrase people say to show surprise or disbelief
5
7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
4
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
4
9.5
A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked
3
9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
A mild old-fashioned exclamation showing surprise or annoyance
An old-fashioned word people say to show surprise
A mild word people say when they are surprised or annoyed
A word people used long ago to show surprise
A short phrase people say to show surprise at something amazing
To say or write a short exclamation to show surprise
A short shout showing surprise, alarm, or disbelief
A short shout showing surprise or disbelief
An exclamation that asks if something is true or shows surprise
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crikey is a word people say to show 'surprise' or 'shock'. A helpful way to remember it is that it likely began as a softer way to say the name Christ when people wanted to avoid strong language, so crikey still feels like a mild, sudden reaction used especially in Britain and Australia.