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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Meaning: 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.

Examples

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!

Pronunciation

/ˈkraɪki/

Usage Guide

Context: surprise, amazement

Tone: surprised, amazed

✓ Do Say

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

Common Mistakes

Completely inoffensive
Strongly associated with Australia

Origin & History

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

Etymology: Euphemism for Christ

First recorded: 19th century British, iconic Australian 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Steve Irwin; Australian culture

Regional notes: Iconic Australian.

Variations

CrikeyCrikey Moses