Dictionary
crikey
interjection cri·key \ˈkrī-kē\
—used to express mild surprise
Full Definition of CRIKEY
—used as a mild oath
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Variants of CRIKEY
cri·key also crick·ey \ˈkri-kē\
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Origin of CRIKEY
euphemism for Christ
First Known Use: 1838
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