craic

/kræk/ (bre, ipa) · /kræk/ (ame, ipa)

craic — noun

1. the relaxed enjoyment and good humour people share when they are spending time t

1.名詞B2
釋義

the relaxed enjoyment and good humour people share when they are spending time together chatting, laughing, and exchanging stories in a social setting

例句

The craic was brilliant at the village festival last summer.

collocation: brilliant craic / good craic / great craic

Visitors to Dublin often comment on the friendly craic in the pubs.

pattern: the + adjective + craic + in [location]

同義詞
  • fun

    broader, less tied to conversation specifically

  • banter

    focuses more on playful teasing than general good atmosphere

  • entertainment

    more passive and formal; craic implies active participation

文法句型

the/possessive + adjective + craic

用法筆記

Almost always used with a modifying adjective such as good, great, brilliant, or mighty. Spelled craic but pronounced exactly like crack (/kræk/). Exclusively found in Irish and Scottish English; speakers from other English varieties may not recognise this word.

常見錯誤

❌The craic at the party was well.
✅The craic at the party was great.
💡well is an adverb; use an adjective like good, great, or brilliant to describe the craic.
❌We had craic during the trip.
✅We had great craic during the trip.
💡craic almost always needs a modifying adjective; it very rarely appears on its own without good, great, or similar.