yonks
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Meaning · English
A long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages
Register: slang
Examples
Haven’t seen him in yonks!
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 “yonks” mean?
A long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages
Is “yonks” formal or informal?
yonks is generally slang.