noun General Slang

yonks

YONKS · noun · informal

A very long time; ages

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A long period of time.

“I haven't seen him in yonks.”
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yonks In A Sentence

I haven't seen him in yonks.

Origin & Usage

British and Australasian slang for a long time, of uncertain origin.

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What does 'yonks' mean?

It means a very long time or ages.

Where does 'yonks' come from?

It's British and Australasian slang of uncertain origin, in use since the mid-20th century.

How do you use 'yonks' in a sentence?

You'd say 'I haven't seen him in yonks' to mean it's been ages.

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