Yokes

n.

Heard in Waterford, Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Tipperary

Ecstasy tablets.

In use

Got some scag off them yokes last night

Posh English

I acquired a quantity of illicit narcotics from those particular fellows last evening.

Same phrase, other counties

  • BangersEcstasy tablets or similar party drugs.
  • 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.
  • TastiesRecreational pills, especially ecstasy tablets.