Definition of yonks

yonks

• a long time.

  I've seen him for yonks.

  Last edited on Jan 28 2002. Submitted by mick from London, Greater London, UK on Jan 28 2002.

• a long time, ages.

  I haven't seen him in yonks!

  Last edited on Feb 04 2003. Submitted by Jen from Sydney, NSW, Australia on Feb 04 2003.

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