What Does Craic Mean? Your Guide to Irish Slang

For those not from Ireland, the frequent use of 슬롯사이트�craic슬롯사이트� by the Irish can be a little confusing. We get it. The concept can be a mix of a few different things. Read on as we dissect what craic really is. And, if you슬롯사이트�re going on an Ireland study abroad program, use this post as your guide for all things craic.  

What Does Craic Mean? 

Craic is a term used to describe a good time, a fun experience, or a friendly conversation and is commonly used in Irish slang.  

To get a better sense of the word craic, it슬롯사이트�s helpful to understand its origins, dating back to the Old English word 슬롯사이트�cracian,슬롯사이트� meaning a sharp noise or abrupt sound. The word morphed into meaning general noise or commotion and, by the 20th century, it was used in positive ways, referring to enjoyable experiences and a lively atmosphere.  

You may be asking, 슬롯사이트�why do Irish people say craic?슬롯사이트� It슬롯사이트�s an unusual word originating from Old English. The explanation is really that the word has transformed into a cultural staple in Ireland, and it can be more clearly understood with the use of American slang words. For example, 슬롯사이트�cringe,슬롯사이트� meaning embarrassing, 슬롯사이트�dope슬롯사이트� meaning cool or interesting, 슬롯사이트�woke,슬롯사이트� meaning political and social awareness, or 슬롯사이트�flex슬롯사이트� meaning showing off.  

Craic is used often in Ireland, in songs, signs, pop culture references, and more, so brush up on your craic understanding ahead of your Ireland trip! It슬롯사이트�s pronounced like 슬롯사이트�crack,슬롯사이트� so if you슬롯사이트�re hearing it frequently throughout the Emerald Isle, just know it슬롯사이트�s likely the Irish slang.  

The Six Levels of Craic 

If craic wasn슬롯사이트�t complicated enough, there are a variety of ways to use the concept that are often broken down into six levels. Check it out: 

Level #1: Good Craic 

Good craic refers to a relatively fun night out 슬롯사이트� it usually means your experience wasn슬롯사이트�t bad, but it also wasn슬롯사이트�t the best time you슬롯사이트�ve ever had. It was just okay, or just 슬롯사이트�good craic.슬롯사이트�  

Level #2: Mighty Craic  

Considered slightly better than good craic, mighty craic means you had a good night out, but it still wasn슬롯사이트�t the most memorable occasion of your life.  

Level #3: Savage Craic 

A level above mighty craic, savage craic refers to a great experience. You likely have some fun stories to share from a savage craic and you슬롯사이트�d do it all over again! 

Level #4: Deadly Craic 

It might sound a little ominous, but deadly craic is actually a step above savage craic, meaning you had a really great time and an incredibly fun night out!  

Level #5: Minus Craic 

As the name implies, minus craic refers to an experience or night out that went awry. Essentially, it wasn슬롯사이트�t enjoyable, and you would슬롯사이트�ve been content staying home.  

Level #6: The Craic was Ninety  

�۴dz�슬롯사이트�l�� also hear it spoken in conversation during your Ireland study abroad program so make sure to note what you슬롯사이트�re hearing and if you want, try to emulate the use of it in your own chats with others. It might make you feel a little more Irish!  

Take Your Craic Skills to Ireland  

Now that you know a little bit more about how to speak like a real Irish person, you should definitely take your craic skills with you on an Ireland study abroad trip. Trust us because studying abroad in Ireland is something we know a thing or two about (to say the least!). 

Study Abroad in Dublin 

�������슬롯사이트�s many different study abroad programs take place in Ireland슬롯사이트�s charming capital city of Dublin. They range from short-term trips to semester-long opportunities and even include internships for the business-minded. Our programs include: 

�±�슬롯사이트�r�� certain you슬롯사이트�ll be saying 슬롯사이트�the craic was ninety슬롯사이트� when returning home from one of our Ireland study abroad programs.  

Look into our options today and don슬롯사이트�t miss out on the opportunity. (It would be minus craic if you did!)  

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