crikey
interjection
- exclamation of astonishment
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.
- 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.”