Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yonks
Adverb
/jɒŋks/
Definition
A long time.
Examples
- “I haven’t seen you for yonks!”
- “It feels like ages since we last met; it’s been yonks!”
- “He’ll be back in yonks; don’t worry!”
Meaning
Used informally, particularly in British English, to indicate a duration that feels like a significant stretch of time.
Synonyms
- ages
- eternity
- long time
