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Crikey

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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
by bojanical August 10, 2006
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mid-life cricycle

The designer Harley-Davidson style motorbike ridden by 40-something Yuppies to prove they're still "Rebels"
Think Tim "The tool man" Taylor and co in "Wild Hogs" riding a
mid-life cricycle with his buddies at the weekend.
by cringeworthy March 1, 2009
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crikey

similar to blimey. shortened corruption of "christ the king" to express displeasure at a happening or event.
oh, crikey! The telly is on the fritz again.
by G. Sebasitan May 15, 2006
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Crikey Moses

Tommy’s saw his girl naked for the first time and said “Crikey Moses!”
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Crikey

An old English public school exclamation of surprise as exemplified by Frank Richards' Billy Bunter stories. More recently strangely adopted by Australians.
"Oh, crikey!" - Bunter
by Reeshar June 6, 2003
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Criko

Tengo el criko 24/7 postiao en la escina.
by Alturas/Mayaguez July 30, 2010
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Crikes

A shocked emotion, normally in a stressfull situation involving a large challenge ahead
*Comes accross a big willy* "oh crikes"
*Comes accross a big hill* "CRIKES"
by Yaz Taylor May 16, 2019
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