Andrea Riseborough

I think it's really hard to move between genres, and I think, especially in Britain, we're very judgmental about it - me included. I know that when an actor comes out with some poetry or an album, I think, 'Oh crikey, what's this going to be like?

English Actress

Mark Barrowcliffe

I have no problem with people feeling a bit down - crikey, you only have to walk down the road to find enough reasons to fall into a depressive coma - but I do have a problem with whining about it.

English Writer

Henry Rollins

Contemporary bands often will do tour-only releases pressed and sold only in Australia. Crikey!

American Musician

Steve Irwin

Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.

Australian Scientist

Use 'crikey' to show you are amazed by something unexpected or unusual.

Expressing Amazement

Best suited for casual conversations with friends or in relaxed environments.

Informal Situations

Not appropriate in formal writing or speech; use more formal expressions there.

Avoid in Formality

Indicates a strong reaction to something unexpected or hard to believe.

Shock Factor

Often an exaggerated reaction, doesn't always imply actual disbelief.

Not Literal

Shows that you are intrigued or captivated by what has been said or revealed.

Conveying Interest

Use 'crikey' to express frustration or irritation in a non-aggressive way.

Mild Annoyance

Can lighten the tone of a complaint or criticism, making it less harsh.

Lighten the Mood

Shows disapproval in a friendly, teasing manner among acquaintances.

Friendly Disapproval

 therapy is the real name for this place too yippy yo G was he comes the ground aw she was aw crikey oh yeah you should see it from my direction this shot was done with your classic external third person view so the view we get is from

My life as a professional...

 like I had never seen before vicuna and guanaco out in the pompe I fell in love with this stuff crikey we've just encountered here deep in the Amazon basin one of the rare bear walk crikey

Gregg Treinish:...

 The muskox have regained the advantage. Two massive bulls, about ten females. Maybe they don't stand a chance? Crikey. A huge bull senses their desperation.

Crikey

Expressing Amazement

Informal Situations

Avoid in Formality

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