The Rice University Neologisms Database

A drug that is made of the chemicals from, of directly from Robitussin, a common cold medicine. Syrup has hallucinogenic properties. This word is common in drug culture as well as hip-hop/rap culture. Syrup is a common drug because it is so easy to make and easy to come by. It is found in many rap songs. It is also referred to as “purple stuff” because of the color of the liquid. Syrup is especially popular in Houston.