Scraic

n.

Heard in Mayo, Waterford and Tipperary

A Mayo greeting equivalent to "what's the craic", inquiring after news or one's well-being.

In use

Heya, scraic?

Posh English

Hullo there, what is the news?

Same phrase, other counties

  • Scraic sublickA greeting inquiring after news or events.
  • Craic"Craic" has a couple of very broad meanings. 1.) Fun, enjoyment, divilment, merriment…
  • Sa craicA greeting equivalent to hello or "what's the craic?" Also used to say hello to someone.
  • What's the craic with you?An enquiry as to whether one has any interesting news.
  • Wat's the craic wit ya?What news have you? A greeting inquiring after someone's news.
  • Wats de craicA greeting equivalent to "what are you doing?" or "what's happening?"