Yokes

n.

Heard in Galway, Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Wexford, Tipperary and Waterford

A thing, also slang for Ecstacy. Also: An object, or a person. Also: Ecstasy. Also: Ecstacy. Also: An object.

In use

Where the remote? those kids are after hiding the fecking yoke again." "Got any yokes? what are they? doves?" "That yoke is broke, pass me that yoke, she's ayoke" "Have ya any yokes lads" "Any yokes lads? / whats that yoke?

Posh English

Where on earth is the remote control? Those children have concealed the wretched object yet again.

Same phrase, other counties

  • BickiesBiscuits. Also slang for ecstasy tablets, from the phrase 'disco biscuits'.
  • Disco biscuitsSlang term for ecstasy tablets, popularised by the energetic club scene.
  • JookerA slang term for an ecstasy tablet.
  • Little bastardsSlang term for ecstasy pills, referencing their illicit street reputation.