How do you use "Crikey" in a sentence?

Crikey, that's a big croc! Crikey, I didn't expect that. Crikey Moses!

Crikey

Q: What does "Crikey" mean?

Exclamation of surprise; euphemism for 'Christ.' 'Crikey' is a mild exclamation of surprise—a euphemism avoiding 'Christ.' Strongly associated with Australian English, especially through Steve Irwin. Completely inoffensive.

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意味: Exclamation of surprise; euphemism for 'Christ.'

表示惊讶的感叹词；'Christ'的委婉说法。

Exclamación de sorpresa; eufemismo de 'Christ.'

驚きの感嘆詞；「Christ」の婉曲表現。

놀라움의 감탄사; 'Christ'의 완곡한 표현.

'Crikey' is a mild exclamation of surprise—a euphemism avoiding 'Christ.' Strongly associated with Australian English, especially through Steve Irwin. Completely inoffensive.

'Crikey'是一个轻度的惊讶感叹词——避免说'Christ'的委婉表达。通过史蒂夫·欧文，与澳大利亚英语有很强的联系。完全不冒犯人。

'Crikey' es una exclamación suave de sorpresa—un eufemismo que evita 'Christ.' Muy asociado con el inglés australiano, especialmente a través de Steve Irwin. Completamente inofensivo.

「Crikey」は驚きを表す軽い感嘆詞で、「Christ」を避けた婉曲表現です。スティーブ・アーウィンを通じて、特にオーストラリア英語と強く結びついています。完全に無害な表現です。

'Crikey'는 놀라움을 나타내는 순한 감탄사로—'Christ'를 피하기 위한 완곡 표현이다. 특히 스티브 어윈을 통해 호주 영어와 깊이 연관된다. 전혀 불쾌하지 않은 표현.

例文

Crikey, that's a big croc!
天哪，那鳄鱼好大！
¡Caramba, ese es un cocodrilo grande!
おっと、でかいワニだ！
이런, 엄청 큰 악어다!
Crikey, I didn't expect that.
哎呀，没想到会这样
¡Vaya, no me esperaba eso!
びっくり、予想してなかった
깜짝이야, 예상 못 했어.
Crikey Moses!
我的老天！
¡Santo cielo!
なんてこった！
세상에!

発音

/ˈkraɪki/

使い方ガイド

場面: surprise, amazement

トーン: surprised, amazed

✓ 正しい言い方

Crikey
天呐
Cielos
おやおや
어이쿠
Crikey Moses
我的老天
Santo cielo
なんてこった
맙소사

よくある間違い

Completely inoffensive
Strongly associated with Australia

起源と歴史

Euphemism for 'Christ'—avoiding blasphemy while expressing surprise. Became iconic through Australian wildlife presenter Steve Irwin.

語源: Euphemism for Christ

初出: 19th century British, iconic Australian 20th century

文化的背景

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Steve Irwin; Australian culture

Regional notes: Iconic Australian.

バリエーション

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