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Croker
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(Irish) Croke Park, the largest stadium in Ireland, home of Gaelic games
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
proper
What does "Croker" mean in Irish slang?
It is used in Ireland to refer to Croke Park, the largest stadium in Ireland, located in Dublin, which is the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and hosts major hurling and Gaelic football finals. People typically say "I'm going to Croker for the final" or "Croker was rocking last night." The term originated in 20th century Irish sports fan slang, and remains common across Ireland in conversation about Gaelic games, concerts, and major events.
Examples
We 're heading to Croker for the big match.
