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craic killer

craic killer noun: something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

Noun

craic killer (plural craic killers)

  1. (Ireland, Northern England) Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.

Synonyms of craic killer

Forms of craic killer

pluralcraic killers

Origin of craic killer

From craic (borrowed from Irish craic, itself borrowed from Northern English crack, inherited from Middle English crak (“loud conversation, bragging talk”)) + killer.

Questions about craic killer

What does craic killer mean?
Craic killer means something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event.
What part of speech is craic killer?
Craic killer is a noun.
What is the plural of craic killer?
The plural of craic killer is craic killers.

Words near craic killer in the dictionary

  1. Cragun
  2. Craguns
  3. Crai
  4. Craibe
  5. craic
  6. craic killer
  7. craic killers
  8. Craidorolț
  9. craifish
  10. craig
  11. Craig County

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