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True Aussies use it when they're generally suprised or shocked.
TRUE AUSSIE: "CRIKEY!! Shaz another croc has got into the flamin bath tub. Grab the duct tape!!"
Crikey by drmeme April 6, 2016
Related Words
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cariked; cariking; carikes

noun

1. Absurdly hot, razor sharp woman with a mesmerising, incredible thigh gap.
2. (hence figuratively) Any aperture which is particular narrow, enticing, or visually appealing.

transitive verb

1. To take advantage of the fleeting appearance of a CARIKE.
1. To consume from a CARIKE, often with extreme gusto.
Did you see the shot he just made? Cariked it right past the keeper!

Stop cariking your cocktails! I haven’t finished my first glass!
Carike by Gary McGary November 24, 2021

Crikey Moses 

An exclamation of surprise, like when I test drove my car for the first time and the turbo came in.
Me: Mmm, sounds ok, bit slow though.

2 seconds later...

Car: Fsssssssssssssssssstttttt Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap Ptchooooooooooo
Me: CRIKEY MOSES!!!!!!!!
Crikey Moses by Wise Man November 20, 2003
A body of running water that is smaller in width than a creek. Often found in low-level land and is typically fed by either a small spring or snow melt.
We found some old bones down by the crik.
Crik by papafrost April 10, 2013
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!"
Crikey by Aussie Downunder May 2, 2003

Oh My Crikey 

A word of exclamation used when something is found very suprising or shocking. Can help to put a more jovial element to sticky, arkward or depressing situations
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!!!
Oh My Crikey by Jemzi March 20, 2008