Banter

n.

Heard in Armagh, Donegal, Galway, Kilkenny, Cork, Dublin and Sligo

Amusement or fun. Also: it was good craic.

In use

Ne banter?" "It was sum banter last nite bah!

Posh English

Any amusement to be had? It was some considerable amusement last night indeed!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Craic"Craic" has a couple of very broad meanings. 1.) Fun, enjoyment, divilment, merriment…
  • We'll have tha banterWe shall enjoy ourselves. We will have great fun.
  • S'craicA casual greeting meaning what's the news, what's happening, or how are you? Craic here…
  • Animal craicExceptionally good fun.
  • Sa craicA greeting equivalent to hello or "what's the craic?" Also used to say hello to someone.
  • It was great craic alltogether!It was excellent fun or entertainment.