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crikey


cri·key

interj \ˈkrī-kē\

Definition of CRIKEY

—used as a mild oath

Variants of CRIKEY

cri·key also crick·ey \ˈkri-kē\

Origin of CRIKEY

euphemism for Christ
First Known Use: 1838

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