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Irish word for fun/enjoyment that has been brought into the English language. usu. when mixed with alcohol and/or music. 'Bhi craic agus ceol againn' : We had fun and music. Fun doesn't really cut it though. General bant…

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  1. word/irish">Irish word for fun/enjoyment that has been brought into the English language. usu. when mixed with alcohol and/or music. 'Bhi craic agus ceol againn' : We had fun and music. Fun doesn't really cut it though. General banter, good times had by all. Also, a person who is good fun/great company. > It was great craic. > She's great craic when she gets going. > He's great craic when he has a few pints on him. > What's the craic? > How's the craic? > The craic was mighty. > Note: Very tricky to get away with saying this in the US without getting strange looks for police officers.