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General Slang
the craic was ninety
the KRAK was NINE-tee · phrase · informal
The fun was at its peak; a brilliant time
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An expression meaning the fun and atmosphere were fantastic and lively.
“You should've been there, the craic was ninety.”
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the craic was ninety In A Sentence
You should've been there, the craic was ninety.
Origin & Usage
Hiberno-English idiom, from the song 'The Craic Was Ninety in the Isle of Man'.
Variants
craic was ninety in the Isle of Man
People Also Ask
What does 'the craic was ninety' mean?
It means the fun, banter and atmosphere were fantastic — a brilliant, lively time was had.
Where does 'the craic was ninety' come from?
It comes from the song 'The Craic Was Ninety in the Isle of Man'.
What is 'craic'?
'Craic' is the Irish word for fun, enjoyment and good conversation, so 'the craic was ninety' means the fun was at its peak.
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