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crikey Meaning & Definition

/ˈkɹaɪki/

What Does Crikey Mean?

As an interjection, crikey means An exclamation of astonishment.

Crikey Definition (Interjection)

  1. An exclamation of astonishment.

    Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!

Synonyms of Crikey

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Crikey in a Sentence

Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Crikey

Origin of Crikey

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

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