Persian rugs

n.

Heard in Dublin

Rhyming slang for drugs, especially illegal ones.

In use

Here lads, have yiz any persian rugs?

Posh English

I say, gentlemen, do any of you happen to possess illicit pharmaceuticals?

  • PersiansDrugs, (esp. illegal), from rhyming slang; persian rugs.
  • RacketAn illicit or illegal enterprise, especially one involving contraband or drugs.
  • A rakeUsed when someone possesses a large quantity of something, most often cans or bottles of…
  • GearRecreational drugs or illegal substances.
  • NarcoticsCannabis or other illegal drugs.