Crikey

Posted by Bruce Kahl July 13, 2000In 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