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craic
Irish English · common search form
Fun, enjoyable conversation, social atmosphere, or news about what is happening.
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grand
Irish English · common search form
Fine, okay, acceptable, settled, or not worth making a fuss about.
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sound
Irish English · common search form
Good, decent, trustworthy, kind, or agreeable.
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deadly
Irish English · common search form
Excellent, impressive, exciting, or highly enjoyable.
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class
Irish English · common search form
Excellent, very good, stylish, or impressive.
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gas
Irish English · common search form
Funny, amusing, ridiculous in an entertaining way, or full of comic energy.
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eejit
Irish English · common search form
A foolish person; a humorous or mildly insulting form of idiot.
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gobshite
Irish English · common search form
A stupid, unpleasant, boastful, or irritating person.
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feck
Irish English · common search form
A mild-to-strong exclamation or verb used in place of a more explicit swear word.
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01What does ‘craic’ mean in Ireland?
Understand craic as fun, conversation, atmosphere, news, and social connection, including what’s the craic, good craic, and for the craic.
02Grand vs great in Irish EnglishLearn why Irish grand often means fine, okay, acceptable, or settled rather than magnificent, and how tone changes the answer.
03Deadly vs class vs gas in Irish slangCompare deadly, class, and gas to distinguish strong praise from humour and learn how Irish tone changes each expression.
04Yer man vs yer one in Irish EnglishUnderstand why yer man and yer one usually mean that man and that woman, not a romantic partner or possession.
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