(slang, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages.
We've had an affiliate program for yonks...
Would be keen to hear from you if you've heard different. Tried calling the Build A Rocket Boy office in Ireland but was punted straight to voicemail. The studio hasn't replied to email outreach in yonks, either.
(slang, UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages.
Haven’t seen him in yonks!
“We've had an affiliate program for yonks...”
“Would be keen to hear from you if you've heard different. Tried calling the Build A Rocket Boy office in Ireland but was punted straight to voicemail. The studio hasn't replied to email outreach in yonks, either.”
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One ship on one cruise out of how many? Being stuck on a ship for yonks puts me off more
“One ship on one cruise out of how many? Being stuck on a ship for yonks puts me off more”
“There's a reason I haven't had Chrome on any of my devices in yonks.”
(British, idiomatic) A long time, years and years.