craic
have the craic
To have a very fun, humorous, or enjoyable time. The spelling "crack" is also used. Primarily heard in Ireland. That was one wild night. We all had the craic. Don't take everything so seriously. I'm just having the crack!
See also: craic, have
the craic
1. Great fun or entertainment, especially in a social setting. Primarily heard in Ireland. That was one wild night. We all had the craic. With so many comedians gathered together at the party, well, the craic was mighty, I tell you.
2. News or details about someone or something. Usually used in questions. Primarily heard in Ireland. Anyone know what the craic is with the meeting tonight? Is it still happening, or what? What's the craic with your sister? Is she still over in Australia? Hey, Tony, what's the craic? Long time no see!
See also: craic
the craic was ninety
Describing something very enjoyable or entertaining. The spelling "crack" is also used. Primarily heard in Ireland. Oh, the craic was ninety last night—you should have been there!
See also: craic, ninety
What's the craic?
slang The spelling "crack" is also sometimes used. Primarily heard in Ireland.
1. What's happening? What's new? Used as an informal greeting. Hey, Tony, what's the craic? Long time no see! What's the craic, everyone? You all have a good weekend?
2. What are the latest updates or details (about someone or something)? Usually followed by "with." Hey, what's the craic with the meeting tonight? Is it still happening, or what? What's the crack with your sister? Is she still over in Australia?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- be more fun than a barrel of monkeys
- be (not) all beer and skittles
- be (not) all fun and games
- cat's pajamas
- pajama
- pyjama
- the cat's pajamas
- the cat's whiskers/pyjamas
- a good drunk
- are we having fun yet