hero of the underworld

hero of the underworld

slang Heroin. Yeah, I smoke pot every now and then, but hero of the underworld? No thanks, man.
See also: hero, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hero (of the underworld)

n. heroin. Don says he knows the hero of the underworld well.
See also: hero, of
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • hero (sandwich)
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • pillow-biter
References in periodicals archive
Koko is simultaneously a once almost friendless schoolchild, some manner of boy wonder photographer, an opportunist petty criminal -- inspired by Garo, the legendary Armenian hero of the underworld -- an artist, a passionate lover, and a caring father.
Among the more troubling titles donated to the prison are Cocaine Nights, Hero Of The Underworld and Psycho.
Boyle, 67, has written autobiographies A Sense Of Freedom (1977 ) and Pain Of Confinement (1984) plus the best-selling novel Hero Of The Underworld (1999).
But yesterday the bookshop manager, Eleanor Logan, contacted the publishers of Boyle's latest book, Hero of the Underworld, to tell them that many East Kilbride residents were furious about Boyle's arrival.
His latest book is called Hero Of The Underworld. But to many, Boyle is anything but a hero.
HERO OF THE UNDERWORLD by Jimmy Boyle (Serpent's Tail, pounds 9.99)