crikey

English - Turkish

Definition of crikey in English Turkish dictionary

vay

English - English

Definition of crikey in English English dictionary

Used as an exclamation of astonishment, or as an emphasis of fact at the conclusion of a statement

Crikey, that’s a big one!.

feelings Some people say crikey in order to express surprise, especially at something unpleasant. = blimey. used to show that you are surprised or annoyed (Perhaps replacing Christ)

Often used with Moses, similar to crikey on its own

{ü} My God! (expression of surprise or dismay); euphemism for Christ (as a mild oath)

Used as an exclamation, or as an emphasis of fact at the conclusion of a statement

Used euphemistically for Christ as a mild expression of surprise

Hyphenation

cri·key

Synonyms

criminy, cripes, crivvens

Etymology

() Thought to be an alliterative substitute for Christ (contracted from Christ kill me)