What does "craic" mean?

Often preceded by the: amusement, fun, especially through enjoyable company; also, pleasant conversation.

What is a synonym for "craic"?

Common synonyms include: bonhomie, crack.

Craic

//kɹæk// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
Often preceded by the: amusement, fun, especially through enjoyable company; also, pleasant conversation. Ireland, uncountable
"‘It is a great atmosphere, isn’t it?’ Leon was enthusiastic, not at all cryptic or withdrawn, wholeheartedly enjoying the ‘craic’, as he called it, slapping his hand on the table in time to the bodhrán rhythm from the group singing itself hoarse and unharmonious on the stage."

Synonyms

All synonyms

bonhomie crack

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"‘It is a great atmosphere, isn’t it?’ Leon was enthusiastic, not at all cryptic or withdrawn, wholeheartedly enjoying the ‘craic’, as he called it, slapping his hand on the table in time to the bodhrán rhythm from the group singing itself hoarse and unharmonious on the stage."

Etymology

Variant of crack, respelled after Irish craic (itself a borrowing from English).

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