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.