Crackaun

n.

Heard in Waterford and Clare

Fun or enjoyable entertainment. Originating in the West Waterford habit of adding an "án" diminutive to many words, even where it did not traditionally belong.

In use

Some crackaun below in da Half Way last night lad.

Posh English

We enjoyed some wonderfully agreeable merriment down at the Half Way house last night, my good fellow.

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