Irish English meaning
craic
Fun, enjoyable conversation, entertainment, or news and lively social activity.
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Meaning
Craic is an Irish and Hiberno-English noun used for enjoyable social activity, lively conversation, entertainment, or news and gossip. Its exact meaning depends on the question or phrase around it.
Pronunciation and grammar
/kræk/ · noun
Variants: crack
Informal and widely recognised in Ireland; also used beyond Ireland.
How it is used
What’s the craic? can ask what is happening or how things are, while good craic describes an enjoyable person, event, or atmosphere.
Examples
Local: What’s the craic this evening?
Plain English: What is happening this evening?
Local: The wedding was great craic.
Plain English: The wedding was great fun.
Important context
Craic does not always mean a party. It can refer to conversation, news, company, or the general quality of a social experience.