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cri⋅key

  [krahy-kee]
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–interjection
(used as an exclamation of surprise, amazement, dismay, etc.)
Origin:
1830–40; prob. euphemistic alter. of Christ
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Main Entry:  crikey
Part of Speech:  interj
Definition:  an exclamation of surprise, a mild oath; cf. criminy, crimine
Etymology:  euphemism for 'Christ'
Main Entry:  crikey
Part of Speech:  interj
Definition:  See criminy
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Word Origin & History

crikey 
euphemism for Christ, first recorded 1838.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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