Crikey
interjection
An expression of surprise or astonishment.
Crikey, it's a dinosaur!
Often appears as...
- crikey
- that was close!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to show disbelief or shock.
Crikey! You've bought a new car!
Often appears as...
- crikey
- i can hardly believe it!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
An expression of annoyance or exasperation.
Crikey, he's always late!
Often appears as...
- crikey
- not again!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
An expression of surprise or astonishment.
Crikey, it's a dinosaur!
Often appears as...
- crikey
- that was close!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to show disbelief or shock.
Crikey! You've bought a new car!
Often appears as...
- crikey
- i can hardly believe it!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
An expression of annoyance or exasperation.
Crikey, he's always late!
Often appears as...
- crikey
- not again!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Amazement
Use 'crikey' to show you are amazed by something unexpected or unusual.
Crikey, that magic trick was unbelievable!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Situations
Best suited for casual conversations with friends or in relaxed environments.
Crikey, you've changed your hairstyle since I last saw you!
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
Not appropriate in formal writing or speech; use more formal expressions there.
Crikey, what an unexpected honor!
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Amazement
Use 'crikey' to show you are amazed by something unexpected or unusual.
Crikey, that magic trick was unbelievable!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Situations
Best suited for casual conversations with friends or in relaxed environments.
Crikey, you've changed your hairstyle since I last saw you!
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
Not appropriate in formal writing or speech; use more formal expressions there.
Crikey, what an unexpected honor!
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Amazement
Use 'crikey' to show you are amazed by something unexpected or unusual.
Crikey, that magic trick was unbelievable!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Situations
Best suited for casual conversations with friends or in relaxed environments.
Crikey, you've changed your hairstyle since I last saw you!
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Formality
Not appropriate in formal writing or speech; use more formal expressions there.
Crikey, what an unexpected honor!
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Video examples
My life as a professional...
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
Video examples
Gregg Treinish:...
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
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Wolves vs Herd of Muskox...
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.
Video examples
My life as a professional...
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
Video examples
Gregg Treinish:...
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
Video examples
Wolves vs Herd of Muskox...
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.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Andrea Riseborough
English Actress
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?
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Mark Barrowcliffe
English Writer
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.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Contemporary bands often will do tour-only releases pressed and sold only in Australia. Crikey!
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Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.
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Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
Crikey means gee whiz, wow!
Quote examples
Andrea Riseborough
English Actress
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?
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Mark Barrowcliffe
English Writer
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.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Contemporary bands often will do tour-only releases pressed and sold only in Australia. Crikey!
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Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.
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Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
Crikey means gee whiz, wow!
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