yonks
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Unknown.
One theory is that it comes from donkey’s years, another is that it’s an initialism from Years, mONths, weeKS.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
yonks (uncountable)
- A long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages
- Haven’t seen him in yonks!
- I’ve been a teacher for yonks - I should really try another career.
- This egg is taking yonks to boil.
[edit] Usage notes
Common in many countries, except for North America where it is generally unknown.
