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Slang from Ireland

Craic

Fun, entertainment, or gossip; also used as a greeting like "What's the craic?" meaning "How's it going?".

Culchie

A person from rural Ireland, often used by city dwellers.

Feck

A mild swear word similar to "fuck," or to describe someone annoying.

Gas

Funny or entertaining; can describe a person or situation.

Grand

Okay, fine, or good; used to describe something adequate or to brush off questions.

Yoke

A thing or object; something whose name you can't remember.