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| Examples of this would be a reply to the question, "How was your evening?" such as "Aye* it was good craic." Which could mean several things but implies that the evening was in some way enjoyable. Craic is almost deliberately vague in its explantion, as it is used in several contexts, particularly and usually by Irish people, to convey or imply many different feelings or convictions. | Examples of this would be a reply to the question, "How was your evening?" such as "Aye* it was good craic." Which could mean several things but implies that the evening was in some way enjoyable. Craic is almost deliberately vague in its explantion, as it is used in several contexts, particularly and usually by Irish people, to convey or imply many different feelings or convictions. | ||
| In the sentence "It was mad craic.", mad means extremely enjoyable. | |||
| <nowiki>*</nowiki>The word 'Aye' is commonly used in the north of Ireland as a substitute for the word 'yes' | <nowiki>*</nowiki>The word 'Aye' is commonly used in the north of Ireland as a substitute for the word 'yes' | ||
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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 banter, good times had by all. Also, a person who is good fun/great company.
Examples of this would be a reply to the question, "How was your evening?" such as "Aye* it was good craic." Which could mean several things but implies that the evening was in some way enjoyable. Craic is almost deliberately vague in its explantion, as it is used in several contexts, particularly and usually by Irish people, to convey or imply many different feelings or convictions.
In the sentence "It was mad craic.", mad means extremely enjoyable.
*The word 'Aye' is commonly used in the north of Ireland as a substitute for the word 'yes'
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