Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crikey

interjection
/ˈkraɪ.ki/
Definition
An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
Examples
  • Crikey, I didn’t expect to see you here!
  • Crikey! That was an impressive performance!
  • When the storm hit, I thought, ‘Crikey, this is worse than I imagined.’
Meaning
Used to express shock or disbelief, often in a light-hearted or humorous context.
Synonyms
  • Wow
  • Goodness
  • Blimey