Bangers

n.

Heard in Clare and Waterford

Ecstasy tablets or similar party drugs.

In use

Here bud, d'ya want a few bangers for the rave tonight down in the warehouse?

Posh English

I say old chap, would you care for a handful of illicit pills for the nocturnal festivities at the warehouse?

Same phrase, other counties

  • YokesEcstasy tablets or illicit party pills.
  • YolkesEcstasy tablets or other illicit party pills.
  • BeansEcstasy tablets, especially those taken to fuel all-night dancing.
  • BickiesBiscuits. Also slang for ecstasy tablets, from the phrase 'disco biscuits'.
  • Disco biscuitsSlang term for ecstasy tablets, popularised by the energetic club scene.
  • Racoon eyedHaving dilated pupils from taking ecstasy tablets.