crikey

Definition

An exclamation of astonishment.

Etymology

Euphemistic substitute for Christ, perhaps a corruption of Christ King. Compare criminy, cripes, crivvens. Attested from the 19th century.

Example Sentences

• "Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!"
• "The label is based on the word “crikey” the famous catchphrase of Steve Irwin, and “core,” meaning the essential part of anything, according to dictionary.com."