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Meaning of crikey
an expression of surprise or excitement
Etymology of crikey
The word "crikey" is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century as a euphemistic alteration of "Christ" or "crucify", used to express surprise or excitement without taking the Lord's name in vain
Historically, the term has been used in Australian and New Zealand English, but its usage has spread to other parts of the world
Synonyms
goodness
gosh
golly
gee
wow
amazing
incredible
fantastic
extraordinary
astonishing
astounding
remarkable
wonderful
marvelous
stunning
breathtaking
shocking
surprising
unexpected
unbelievable
unreal
fantastic
terrific
tremendous
phenomenal
extraordinary
spectacular
mind-blowing
jaw-dropping
eye-opening
awe-inspiring
staggering
impressive
remarkable
notable
noteworthy
memorable
unforgettable
Definitions
- Used to express surprise, excitement, or shock
- * An exclamation of astonishment or amazement
Usage Examples
- "Crikey, that's a huge shark!" to express surprise at the size of a shark
- * "Crikey, I've never seen anything like it!" to express amazement at an unusual sight