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yonks

British

/ jɒŋks /

plural noun

informal a very long time; ages

I haven't seen him for yonks

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Etymology

Origin of yonks

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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Now, at 66, she has peaked yet further, with her glorious performance as Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, the most endearing sitcom to come along in yonks.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2021

"I've been using slide guitar, banjo, stuff like that for yonks," he protests.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2016

Nestlé, Unilever and PZ Cussons have been in Nigeria for yonks and have strong local identities.

From Economist • Aug. 21, 2014

I haven't spoken to Lou in yonks … but he's a sentient being.

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2012

It takes yonks to find out what they mean, though once you know them you know them.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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