noun General Slang

Craic

/krak/ · noun · informal

Fun, banter, and good times — the whole vibe of a place or night out.

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Definitions

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Used as a greeting or question to ask what's happening or how someone is, as in 'what's the craic?'

“Howaya, what's the craic with you these days?”
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The general atmosphere of fun, laughter, and enjoyment, especially on a night out or in good company.

“The craic was mighty at the wedding — we were singing till four in the morning.”
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News, gossip, or the latest goings-on.

“Tell us the craic — did she actually break up with him?”
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Craic In A Sentence

Came for the pint, stayed for the craic.
No craic at that bar, we left after one drink.
What's the craic lads, anyone heading out tonight?

Origin & Usage

From the English/Scots word 'crack' (meaning chat or news), borrowed into Irish as 'craic' and re-spelled the Gaelic way in the mid-20th century. The Irish spelling is now standard and the word is a national identity marker.

Variants crackthe craiccraic agus ceol
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People Also Ask

What does craic mean in Irish slang?

It means fun, banter, and good times — the whole enjoyable vibe of a situation. 'What's the craic?' also just means 'what's up?'

Is craic spelled crack?

Originally yes, from English 'crack', but the Gaelic spelling 'craic' is now standard in Ireland and avoids confusion with the drug.

How do you use craic in a sentence?

You can say a night had 'great craic', or greet someone with 'what's the craic?' meaning what's happening.

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