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  • CRAIC

    CRAIC

    (/kræk/ KRACK), or "crack", is a term for news gossip, fun , entertainment, and enjoyable conversation, particularly prominent in Ireland. It is often used with the definite article - "the craic"

  • SLÁINTE

    SLÁINTE

    (\ˈslȯ(i)ntə), a salutation or toast; health

  • GASTROPUB

    GASTROPUB

    (/ˈɡastrōˌpəb/), a pub that specializes in serving high-quality food

  • UISCE BEATHA

    UISCE BEATHA

    (ˈɪʃkʲə ˈbʲahə]), is the name for whiskey in Irish; the “water of life” from Old Irish uisce "water", and bethu "life"

  • SNUG

    SNUG

    (snŭg), a small, snug area of a pub away from the main area where people could drink discreetly, as could others who wanted a private moment; where business is conducted in a pub

  • JACKS

    JACKS

    (/dʒæks/), the restroom in a pub

  • AFTERS

    AFTERS

    (/ˈɑːftə(r)z/), dessert

  • GARGLE

    GARGLE

    (/ˈɡɑrɡ(ə)l/), term for beer or liquor; to be “on the gargle” is out drinking at a pub

  • SCOOPS

    SCOOPS

    (/skupz/), Irish slang for “drinks” (as in, “out getting a few scoops”)

  • MUCKER

    MUCKER

    (/ˈmʌkə(r)/), slang for a good friend or acquaintance; traditional Irish greeting “what about ye, mucker” translates loosely to “what’s up, friend”

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