Irish English

A construction meaning that an action has just happened or has recently been completed.

“I’m after losing my keys again.”

The Irish English first-person negative question corresponding to standard “aren’t I?”

“I’m next in the queue, amn’t I?”

Fun, enjoyable conversation, social atmosphere, or news about what is happening.

“What’s the craic for the weekend?”

A shrewd, crafty, or politically slippery person who gets results through charm, calculation, or manipulation.

“He’s a cute hoor when there’s a deal to be done.”

Very soon, after a brief delay, or once the current task is finished.

“I’ll put the kettle on now in a minute.”