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   What does yonks mean?

   • 很久，很長一段時間, （通常指）很多年… 很久，很长一段时间, （通常指）很多年… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! YONKS definition: 1. a very long time, usually a number of years: 2. a very long time, usually a number of years: . Learn more.

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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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   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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   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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   Are all the original characters still alive yonks ago?

   • • Mum took us there yonks ago. • Of course, that was yonks ago, and hardly any of the original characters are still around. yonks ago • I thought they must all have been pulled down yonks ago. • Mum took us there yonks ago. • Of course, that was yonks ago, and hardly any of the original characters are still around.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishYONKS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. aeon. age. be in something for the long haul idiom. donkey. eon. epoch. era.

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     noun [ U ] UK old-fashioned informal us / jɑːŋks / uk /...

   • Znaczenie Yonks, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     YONKS definicja: 1. a very long time, usually a number of...

   • Yonks in Simplified Chinese

     YONKS translate: 很久，很长一段时间;（通常指）很多年. Learn more in the...

   • Yonks in Traditional Chinese

     YONKS translate: 很久，很長一段時間;（通常指）很多年. Learn more in the...

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     YONDER definition: 1. in the place or direction shown; over...

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     YORE definition: 1. of a long time ago: 2. of a long time...

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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.’

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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.

5. 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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   Sep 28, 2024 · yonks pl (plural only) (slang, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) 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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   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. a long haul idiom. aeon. age. be in something for the long haul idiom. donkey. eon. epoch. era.

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   yonks meaning, definition, what is yonks: a long time: Learn more.