It's an old euphemism for "Christ" so you can swear without taking His name in vain. Like darn=damn, heck = hell.
ichliebekira
2006-09-25 02:43:22 UTC
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.
ragnaroknoyume
2006-09-25 08:35:08 UTC
The word came from Steve Irwin, of course!!
I think Crikey means "Wow!!"... maybe
2006-09-25 02:24:18 UTC
Steve Irwin said this word----I guess crikey meant crap!
2006-09-25 02:23:13 UTC
Steve!
DeAd DiScO
2006-09-25 02:24:02 UTC
steve irwin's imagination
bak2deefuture
2006-09-25 02:42:04 UTC
Corruption of Christ.
How's about "zounds"...?....God's wounds
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