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craic

/kræk/
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• noun

1

Irish Enjoyable social activity, lively conversation, entertainment, and good times spent in the company of others.

Example

"We went down to the local pub for some live music and great craic with old friends."

2

Irish News, gossip, or the current state of affairs, especially when asked about in casual greeting.

Example

"I haven't seen you in months—sit down and tell me what the craic is!"

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Word Nuance & Usage

Pronounced identically to "crack," this Gaelicized spelling is strongly associated with Irish culture and is frequently used in greeting expressions such as "What's the craic?" meaning "How are things?" or "What's new?"

• Rhymes for craic

• Nearby Words

crafty
crag
craggy
craic
craig
crake
cram

Word Origin & Etymology

Reborrowed into Hiberno-English in the late 20th century from Irish craic, which had originally been borrowed from the Northern English and Scots noun crack meaning "lively conversation" or "boastful talk."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Craic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/craic
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