crikey

cri·key

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [krahy-kee]
- /ˈkraɪ ki/
- /ˈkraɪ.ki/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krahy-kee]
- /ˈkraɪ ki/

Definitions of crikey word

exclamation crikey Some people say crikey in order to express surprise, especially at something unpleasant. 3
exclamation crikey an expression of surprise 3
interjection crikey used to express surprise, wonder, etc. 3
noun crikey An expression of surprise. 1
interjection crikey expressing amazement 1
interjection crikey Used as an exclamation of astonishment, or as an emphasis of fact at the conclusion of a statement. 0

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Origin of crikey

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; probably euphemistic alteration of Christ

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Parts of speech for Crikey

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Crikey

crikey popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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crikey usage trend in Literature

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