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Definition of crikey

crikey

/ˈkraɪ.ki/
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• interjection

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British An informal exclamation used to express surprise, amazement, alarm, or dismay (also common in Australian and New Zealand English).

Example

"Crikey, I didn't realize how late it had gotten!"

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

cricketing
crickets
crier
crikey
crillon
crime
crimea

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in early 19th-century British English as a minced oath and euphemistic alteration of "Christ," avoiding direct profanity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crikey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crikey
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