craic

[krak]

noun

1. Often the craic fun and entertainment, especially good conversation and company.

   Come for the beer, lads, and stay for the craic!

2. mischievous fun; laughs.

   We did it just for the craic.

craic

/ kræk /

noun

1. an Irish spelling of crack

Word History and Origins

Origin of craic¹

First recorded in 1970–75; from Irish, from English crack, in the originally American sense of “wisecrack,” or from the Scottish English and northern English dialect sense “chat, gossip”

Example Sentences

Good craic, as they say over there.

From Los Angeles Times

They documented the incident in the song C.E.A.R.T.A, which they released "just for the craic. No plans for after," Mo Chara told the Irish Times.

From BBC

"My brother asked 'Is there any craic in this?'" he laughed.

From BBC

We just had the craic and someone to be angry with.

From Los Angeles Times

"People are missing out on some great craic, great pool nights, great snooker nights," says bar worker Anni.

From BBC