craic
Americannoun
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Often the craic fun and entertainment, especially good conversation and company.
Come for the beer, lads, and stay for the craic!
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mischievous fun; laughs.
We did it just for the craic.
noun
Etymology
Origin of craic
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
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"He was a great wee fella, very thoughtful but also full of fun and he just loved the craic," his mum Denise recalls.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
"I thought it'd be good craic," she said, of sampling her local radio's death notice reminder.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
She added that Elle perform drag with "class but a bit of craic at the same time".
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
"My brother asked 'Is there any craic in this?'" he laughed.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2025
Perhaps it was their eccentricity, perhaps their dedication to the craic, as they called it.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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