Crikey

//ˈkɹaɪki// intj

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Intj
  1. 1
    An exclamation of astonishment. Australia, Commonwealth, Ireland, UK

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

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blimeybloody hellbloody norablow meblow me tightblow me up

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"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.

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