Crikey is an informal Australian exclamation used to express surprise or emphasis, akin to “oh wow” or “gosh.” As a noun in casual discourse, it can function as an interjection-like noun of astonishment, often in cartoonish or affectionate Australian contexts. It conveys immediacy and lightheartedness, typically uttered in friendly conversation or media. Its tone remains informal and regionally distinctive to Australia.
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