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crikey

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkraɪki/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(krī′kē)

cri•key (krī′kē),USA pronunciation interj.

(used as an exclamation of surprise, amazement, dismay, etc.)

probably euphemistic alteration of Christ 1830–40

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crikey /ˈkraɪkɪ/ interj

slang an expression of surprise

Etymology: 19th Century: euphemistic for Christ!

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