Just where does the expletive "crikey" come from?
2006-09-24 15:21:37 · 7 answers · asked by Gaspode 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It's an old euphemism for "Christ" so you can swear without taking His name in vain. Like darn=damn, heck = hell.
2006-09-24 15:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by banjuja58 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Actually, the word "crikey" was a slang word in Australia long before Steve Irwin came on the scene. It's a euphemism for "Christ" and is an expression of astonishment.
2006-09-24 22:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by ichliebekira 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The word came from Steve Irwin, of course!!
I think Crikey means "Wow!!"... maybe
2006-09-25 04:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by ragnaroknoyume 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Steve Irwin said this word----I guess crikey meant crap!
2006-09-24 22:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Steve!
2006-09-24 22:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
steve irwin's imagination
2006-09-24 22:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by DeAd DiScO 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Corruption of Christ.
How's about "zounds"...?....God's wounds
2006-09-24 22:42:04 · answer #7 · answered by bak2deefuture 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋