crikey
Translation
gosh, wow, jeez
Examples
Crikey, that was a close call!
Wow, that was a close call!
Crikey! Look at the size of that spider.
Gosh! Look at the size of that spider.
Grammar Patterns
Crikey! used to express surprise Crikey! That's a big fish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gosh, blimey, wow, goodness me
Etymology
A euphemistic alteration of 'Christ', dating from the 19th century. Primarily used in British and Australian English.
Memory Tips
Think of an Australian explorer like Steve Irwin seeing a crocodile and shouting 'Crikey!'.