I always assumed the phrase "craic on" was actually "crack on", however my naivety was corrected today when I was informed that the correct spelling is, in fact, "craic".
I have never seen this word before. Where did it come from and what does it actually mean?
Best Answer
It is an Irish word (pronounced 'crack') which means an enjoyable social activity, a good time, with lots of laughter (and usually booze). Someone returning from holiday might say - 'the beach was not very good but the craic was wonderful'. In Scotland and the North of England 'crack' is also used to mean 'conversation'.