adjective: Magnificent, wonderful, very good or of exceptionally high quality. As a result of an ingrained cultural cynicism and suspicion of that which purports to be very good, the Irish use this word to mean 'okay', or 'ordinary'.

Irishman 1: Was the drive here alright?
Irishman 2: Ah yeah, it was grand.
Irishman 1: So, how was the skydive last week?
Irishman 2: Ah it was grand too.

Grand by JohnSpectre September 6, 2014

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fine, alright, okay. slightly more affirmative than the aforementioned depending on the tone in which it is delivered. widespread usage in ireland within all classes with perhaps the exception of politicians and the highly priviliged.

howrya man havent seen ya in a good while? as sure im grand, not a bother on me

grand by bud November 5, 2003

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Irish slang for everything is just fine, or that will do. Copyrighted in the Republic of Ireland in Feb 1978.

Feck it sure it's grand.

grand by irishlondonlad December 30, 2015

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Ah. I see you're new to slang.

Grand: $1,000

Idiot poker star: I just lost 10 grand to a bluffer tonight!
Friend: Harsh.

grand by Sean Ryan February 9, 2007

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