on like Donkey Kong
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Meaning · English
An intensifier used in the same contexts as it's on, bring it on, come on, go on, and other expressions using the word on, but to express greater emphasis.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's on like Donkey Kong / You wanted that fast buck / Now I gotta light that ass up
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 “on like Donkey Kong” mean?
An intensifier used in the same contexts as it's on, bring it on, come on, go on, and other expressions using the word on, but to express greater emphasis.
Is “on like Donkey Kong” formal or informal?
on like Donkey Kong is generally slang.