crikey Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɹaɪki/
What Does Crikey Mean?
As an interjection, crikey means An exclamation of astonishment.
Crikey Definition (Interjection)
- An exclamation of astonishment.
Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!
Synonyms of Crikey
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Crikey synonyms and antonyms →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.
