crack
News, gossip or good conversation
Definitions
Talk, gossip, news or fun; 'what's the crack?' means 'what's happening?'. Also spelled 'craic'.
crack In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From Middle English/Dutch 'crak', to talk; long native to the North East.
People Also Ask
What does 'crack' mean here?
It means talk, gossip, news or fun. 'What's the crack?' means 'what's happening?'
Is 'crack' the same as 'craic'?
Yes; 'craic' is the Gaelicised spelling, but the word has long been native to the North East of England and Northern English dialect.
How do you use 'crack'?
To ask for or share news and fun, e.g. 'Come in and tell us aal the crack.'
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