street name
Street names are the nicknames given to drugs by dealers and illicit users. They can be nicknames for illegal or prescription drugs.
Example:
Police officer: what is the street name for herion?
Under Questioning: I know nothing.
Old-school junkie: Got any H? Any horse?
Me: huh?
Old-school: Her-oh-inn. Do you have any herion. Duh.
Police officer: what is the street name for herion?
Under Questioning: I know nothing.
Old-school junkie: Got any H? Any horse?
Me: huh?
Old-school: Her-oh-inn. Do you have any herion. Duh.