General
yoke
What does yoke mean?
Used dismissively for a contraption that's awkward or unfamiliar.
"How does this yoke even turn on?"
Origin
From the standard English 'yoke' (a harness for animals), broadened in Hiberno-English into a vague word for any object. The drug sense emerged in 1990s Irish rave culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does yoke mean in Irish slang?
It's a stand-in word for any object you can't name, like 'thingy' or 'whatsit'.
Does yoke mean drugs in Ireland?
In certain contexts, yes — 'yoke' can mean an ecstasy pill, a usage from rave culture, but most everyday use just means 'thing'.
How do you use yoke in a sentence?
Point at something and say 'pass me that yoke' — it works for any gadget or object whose name you've forgotten.
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