donah
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Meaning · English
A larrikin's girlfriend.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
Larrikins and their donahs. It's the donahs that worry me most, screeching like cockatoos in their flashy dresses and feathered hats. They're rough girls — you have to be, if you're a larrikin's girlfriend — […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “donah” mean?
A larrikin's girlfriend.
Is “donah” formal or informal?
donah is generally slang.