Irish word for fun/enjoyment that has been brought into the English language. usu. when mixed with alcohol and/or music.
'Bhi craic agus ceol againn' : We had fun and music.
Fun doesn't really cut it though. General banter, good times had by all.
Also, a person who is good fun/great company.
'Bhi craic agus ceol againn' : We had fun and music.
Fun doesn't really cut it though. General banter, good times had by all.
Also, a person who is good fun/great company.
It was great craic.
She's great craic when she gets going.
He's great craic when he has a few pints on him.
What's the craic?
How's the craic?
The craic was mighty.
Note: Very tricky to get away with saying this in the US without getting strange looks for police officers.
She's great craic when she gets going.
He's great craic when he has a few pints on him.
What's the craic?
How's the craic?
The craic was mighty.
Note: Very tricky to get away with saying this in the US without getting strange looks for police officers.
by Scandal June 28, 2004
Seán: well John what's he craic?
John: not much what about you?
Seán: I'm well
It can also be used like this
Seán: this party's good craic isn't it John?
John: aye Sean it is
John: not much what about you?
Seán: I'm well
It can also be used like this
Seán: this party's good craic isn't it John?
John: aye Sean it is
by Aoboyle xozoz November 01, 2019
Craic (pronounced "crack") is an Irish word with no direct translation in English.
It is generally used to describe fun, banter, a good time, etc.
It is used both in the Irish language and as a slang word in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
It is in no way linked to the English word "crack", although "craic" is often spelled as "crack" by those who are unfamiliar with the Irish spelling.
The Irish word "craiceáilte" (meaning "crazy", often used to describe a person who is wild and eccentric) comes from "craic".
Craic as a slang word in the English language has several applications:
1. To describe a person who is fun to be around
2. To describe a party or other social event that was very enjoyable, often ones involving alcohol
3. To ask someone how they are or to inquire about recent events/gossip
In the Irish language it is generally used to describe a social event
It is generally used to describe fun, banter, a good time, etc.
It is used both in the Irish language and as a slang word in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
It is in no way linked to the English word "crack", although "craic" is often spelled as "crack" by those who are unfamiliar with the Irish spelling.
The Irish word "craiceáilte" (meaning "crazy", often used to describe a person who is wild and eccentric) comes from "craic".
Craic as a slang word in the English language has several applications:
1. To describe a person who is fun to be around
2. To describe a party or other social event that was very enjoyable, often ones involving alcohol
3. To ask someone how they are or to inquire about recent events/gossip
In the Irish language it is generally used to describe a social event
1. Ciara's great craic
2. The party was good craic, We had great craic at the pub
3. What's the craic?, How was the craic last night?
Bhí a lán craic againn (We had great craic)
2. The party was good craic, We had great craic at the pub
3. What's the craic?, How was the craic last night?
Bhí a lán craic againn (We had great craic)
by Cailín Dána October 14, 2011
Not to be confused with crack, as in the drug, craic comes from Irish Gaelic, and is most commonly used in the north-east of England as an excuse for all the times you went doon the toon and got fucking mortal.
by lesbianlizard July 17, 2020
by Lolatyou November 02, 2013
Fake Irish spelling of "crack" meaning fun, news, gossip, banter etc. Used by plastic paddies and those ignorant of there own language. "Crack" or "crak" originates from middle English and has been used for centuries. The first known use in Ireland is in the 1950s, using the correct spelling "crack". "Craic" first appeared in the 1990s.
What's the craic so it is
by Jonny Bastard September 01, 2019
by naaathan October 05, 2007