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crikey

interjection

  1. exclamation of astonishment
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹaɪki/ / /ˈkɹɑeki/ / /ˈkɹɑe̯ki/

intj

Etymology: Euphemistic substitute for Christ, perhaps a corruption of Christ King. Compare criminy, cripes, crivvens. Attested from the 19th century.

  1. An exclamation of astonishment.

    Crikey, mate, that ain't a knife, this is a knife!

    The label is based on the word “crikey” the famous catchphrase of Steve Irwin, and “core,” meaning the essential part of anything, according to dictionary.com.