The female version of hero.
As it's a gender specific word, it's considered un-PC by many.
Hero is the gender neutral term, as the word 'hero' had nothing to do with the word "he". One comes from Greek, one from Old English.
In Greek legend there's actually a woman called Hero as in the tale of Hero & Leander.
As it's a gender specific word, it's considered un-PC by many.
Hero is the gender neutral term, as the word 'hero' had nothing to do with the word "he". One comes from Greek, one from Old English.
In Greek legend there's actually a woman called Hero as in the tale of Hero & Leander.
by Gangsta Gurl August 3, 2006
Heroin (INN: diacetylmorphine, BAN: diamorphine) is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from morphine, a derivative of the opium poppy. The white crystalline form is commonly the hydrochloride salt diacetylmorphine hydrochloride. Upon crossing the blood-brain barrier, which occurs soon after introduction of the drug into the bloodstream, heroin is converted into monoacetylmorphine and morphine, the compounds that mimic the action of endorphins, creating a sense of extreme well-being with the feeling centered in the gut. Heroin affects the bodies Central Nervous System over stimulating the bodies creation of its own naturally occurring pain killers known as endorphins. Long term use can lead to intense physical dependence known as being SICK. Symptoms such as uncontrollable bowel functions, vomiting, sweating, and intense muscle aches, especially in the lower legs are common, and last acutely anywhere from 7 to 10 days. Acute withdrawal is followed by a feeling of lag where even the most common functions like brushing ones teeth is a chore. This lag can last months. A first time user takes longer to acquire a habit (addicted), than someone who has already been addicted. One of the most common methods of heroin use is via intravenous injection, although it may be smoked or snorted depending on purity. Heroin is commonly seen in two different forms, one: as a brown hard toffee like substance known as Black Tar, and two: as a white powder known as China White. The majority of black tar heroin comes from Mexico well the vast supply of the white powder commonly known as china white comes from Indochina.
My back was killing me, and the Hillbilly Herion that my doctor prescribed wasn't doing a thing, so I copped me a bag of that black tar heroin my boy Juan be slinging.
by Harry James Roder December 18, 2007
by buddagirl420 December 31, 2008
An extremely addictive opiate that is the primary ingredient in Taco Bell burritos. This is why after consuming a burrito from Taco Bell one often enters a pleasant dream-like state and may have the strong urge to take a nap.
by Rellik Uzi August 18, 2010
semi-synthetic derivitive of morphine that creates feelings of bliss in users. heroin is very addictive, but feels good enough that most addicts at some point decided that they didn't care if it was addictive or not.
by smee April 10, 2003
A drug that kills people. Also known as Diacetylmorphine, Dragon, Dope, Heron, Herone, Hero, Hera, H, Big H, White, China White, White Nurse, White Lady, White Horse, White Girl, White Boy, White Stuff, Boy, He, Black, Black Tar, Black Pearl, Black Stuff, Black Eagle, Brown, Brown Crystal, Brown Sugar, Brown Tape, Brown Rhine, Chiba, Chiva, Chieva, Mexican Brown, Mexican Mud, Mexican Horse, Junk, Tar, Smack, Snow, Snowball, Scag, Scat, Sack, Skunk, Number 3, Number 4, Number 8, Bombita, Brea, Blanco, Bonita, Caballo, Calbo, Carga, Carne, Chapopote, Chatarra, Chicle, Cocofan, Gato, Heroina, La Buena, La Chiva, Polvo, Tecata, Tigre, Tigre Blanco, Tigre del Norte, Vidrio and Zoquete.
Cadillac Drake had taken quite a fall, from his heyday as a successful hustler to his dismal end as a homeless heroin addict.
by MousseAuChocolat February 10, 2021
by Angelacia May 26, 2007