Crikey
/ˈkɹaɪki/ intj
intj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Intj
- 1 An exclamation of astonishment. Australia, Commonwealth, Ireland, UK
"Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!"
Synonyms
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More examples"Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!"
Etymology
Euphemistic substitute for Christ, perhaps a corruption of Christ King. Compare criminy, cripes, crivvens. Attested from the 19th century.