Crikey Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary (2024)

interjection

Used to express surprise, wonder, etc.

Webster's New World

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

Crikey, that’s a big one!

Wiktionary

Origin of Crikey

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

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