yonks
noun/jɒŋks/
/jɑːŋks/
[uncountable] (British English, informal, becoming old-fashioned)- a long time
- I haven't seen you for yonks!
Word Origin1960s: origin unknown; perhaps related to donkey's years (see donkey).Want to learn more?
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