Crikey
Posted by Bruce Kahl on July 13, 2000
In Reply to: Cousin of..... posted by Bob on July 12, 2000
: What's "crikey"? Same thing?
Yesssiree, Bob:
EX Webster:
Main Entry: cri·key
Pronunciation: 'krI-kE
Variant(s): or crick·ey /'kri-kE/
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for Christ
Date: 1838
-- used as a mild oath