Craic

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Heard in Dublin, Kilkenny, Sligo, Roscommon, Derry and Galway

Fun, enjoyment, devilment or the latest news and gossip.

Aw we'd sum craic las' nigh' havin' the craic with yer man, wats the craic with you inanyway?

Posh English

Oh we had some splendid fun last night enjoying ourselves with that fellow. What is the latest news with you anyway?

Same phrase, other counties

• Kilkenny
• Sligo
• Roscommon
• Derry
• Galway

Related terms

• Whats the craicA universal greeting asking for the latest news or gossip.
• S'craicA casual greeting meaning what's the news, what's happening, or how are you? Craic here…
• Sa craicA greeting equivalent to hello or "what's the craic?" Also used to say hello to someone.
• Whats de craicWhat is the news or gossip?
• Animal craicExceptionally good fun.
• It was great craic alltogether!It was excellent fun or entertainment.