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   What does yonks mean?

   • Yonks means a very long time. ...the most wonderful club I've been to for yonks. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   Where did yonks come from?

   • The OED says the origin of yonks is unknown and has it from 1968 in the Daily Mail: I rang singer Julie Driscoll... She said: ‘I haven't heard from you for yonks.’ The Shorter Slang Dictionary (Partridge, Beale, Fergusson, 1994) agrees it's from the 1960s and suggests: Probably from years, perhaps influenced by donkey’s years.

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   Why is yonks important in British culture?

   • Yonks’ significance within British culture is not limited to verbal exchanges alone; it extends further into literature, television shows, movies, and music. From classic novels to contemporary films, yonks makes occasional appearances as a testament to its enduring popularity and cultural relevance.

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   Why should you learn Yonk slang?

   • By embracing yonks as part of your vocabulary repertoire or gaining insight into its usage from popular British media, you’ll be able to forge connections with locals on another level—an appreciation for their history-rich slang embedded deep within their societal tapestry.

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   Where did the phrase 'I haven't heard from you for yonks' come from?

   • She said: ‘I haven't heard from you for yonks.’ The Shorter Slang Dictionary (Partridge, Beale, Fergusson, 1994) agrees it's from the 1960s and suggests: Probably from years, perhaps influenced by donkey’s years. Donkey's years (also donkeys' years) is a play on "donkey's ears" which are long, therefore a long time.

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishYONKS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   yonks. Informal a very long time; ages.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   YONKS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of yonks in English. yonks. noun [ U ] UK old-fashioned informal uk / jɒŋks / us / jɑːŋks / Add to word list. a very long time, usually a number of years: How is Gareth? I haven't seen him for yonks! SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Long periods of time. -athon. a long haul idiom.

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   Nov 1, 2013 · The OED says the origin of yonks is unknown and has it from 1968 in the Daily Mail: I rang singer Julie Driscoll... She said: ‘I haven't heard from you for yonks.’. The Shorter Slang Dictionary (Partridge, Beale, Fergusson, 1994) agrees it's from the 1960s and suggests:

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Yonks, a quintessential piece of British slang, finds itself deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric of the United Kingdom. This linguistic gem not only showcases the vibrancy of British vernacular but also reflects the values and traditions held dear by its people.

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   YONKS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of yonks in English. yonks. noun [ U ] UK old-fashioned informal us / jɑːŋks / uk / jɒŋks / Add to word list. a very long time, usually a number of years: How is Gareth? I haven't seen him for yonks! SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Long periods of time. -athon.

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   Yonks definition: a very long time; ages. See examples of YONKS used in a sentence.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English yonks /jɒŋks $ jɑːŋks/ noun [uncountable] British English spoken informal a long time SYN ages It’s yonks since we had a good night out. We went to Blackpool once, yonks ago. not do something for yonks We haven’t seen Tom and Jean for yonks.