yonks
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /jɒŋks/
Noun
  1. (slang, UK, Australian, New Zealand) 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.



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