crikey

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crikey

(ˈkraɪkɪ)

interj

slang an expression of surprise

[C19: euphemistic for Christ!]

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

cri•key

(ˈkraɪ ki)

interj.

(used as an exclamation of amazement, dismay, etc.)

[1830–40; probably euphemistic alter. of Christ]

Translations

crikey

[ˈkraɪkɪ] EXCL (Brit) → ¡caramba!

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

crikey

[ˈkraɪki] excl (= blimey) → mince alors, mince

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

crikey

interj (dated Brit, inf) → Mann (inf)

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

crikey

[ˈkraɪkɪ] excl (Brit) (fam) → cribbio

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

References in periodicals archive ?

Joyce Johnson | Crikey. Lots of hate at protesters.

'Allow city to get back to work' call

'Oh crikey' appeared to be his response muttered to Downing Street chief of staff as his wife became tearful while delivering her parting message.

Unexpected ex PM in the bagging area

Bindi and Robert followed in their father's footsteps and are now wildlife enthusiasts with their own Animal Planet show, 'Crikey! It's the Irwins.'

Millie meets the Irwins-and some critters

One of his famous catchphrases, 'Crikey!' is also depicted.

Google Doodle honours wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin

CRIKEY! What a shocker, I actually saw a traffic warden in Sparkbrook, a kid on a free Birmingham bike and a car using its indicators on Ladypool Road.

Shocked to see a traffic warden; Get in touch - tell us what you think Email: letters@birminghammail.co.uk Twitter: @birminghammail Facebook: facebook.com/birminghammail Post: Birmingham Mail, 60 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2DJ

I'm especially upset as it really is the fans that made the Inbetweeners a success." Crikey. Imagine how much BRITS flops Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood would have to grovel nowadays.

If TV shows got slated []; THE DIARY

For more awe-inspiring stories and adventures on wildlife conservation, the Crikey! It's The Irwins will premiere on November 19, 9 p.m.

Quick facts on the critically endangered PHL crocodile

Continuing the legacy of "The Crocodile Hunter", who was killed by a stingray in 2006, his family will star in Crikey It's The Irwins, due to air on Animal Planet.

Family of late croc hunter in TV return

"Crikey! It's the Irwins" will follow Irwin's wife Terri and their two children, Bindi and Robert, looking after animals at their Australia Zoo in Queensland as well as heading out on various expeditions.

'Crocodile hunter' Steve Irwin's family launch new show

CRIKEY, I am sick of people notifying me that their privacy policies have been renewed.

New data laws won't make any difference; Letters & Emails

Irwin starred in more than 200 documentaries and was famous for crying "Crikey!" while confronting some of the world's most dangerous animals.

Crikey, that's a big honour for star Irwin

Crikey, it's the last Bank Holiday before Christmas this weekend, so enjoy it whatever you decide to do, be it work in the garden, relax in the garden or get the hell away from the garden!