An Australian exclamation of surprise or bewilderment. Interchangeable with words such as "Blimey" or "Struth". Made famous by our champion crocodile hugger, Steve Erwin.
"Crikey! What was that!"
by Aussie Downunder May 2, 2003
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Person A - Did you hear that so and so is going out wiv...?
Person B - Oh my crikey!!
or
*loud bang!*
person C - OH MY CRIKEY!!!
Person B - Oh my crikey!!
or
*loud bang!*
person C - OH MY CRIKEY!!!
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Crikeys Steveo watch out for them solicitors there all crooks and thiefs they'll take your last shilling.
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Main Entry: cri·key
Pronunciation: 'krI-kE
Variant(s): or crick·ey /'kri-kE/
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for Christ
Date: 1838, England
-- used as a mild oath
Main Entry: cri·key
Pronunciation: 'krI-kE
Variant(s): or crick·ey /'kri-kE/
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for Christ
Date: 1838, England
-- used as a mild oath
Crikey! What do you think you're doing!
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