donkey's

See also: donkeys

English

Etymology

Reduced form of donkey's years.

Noun

donkey's pl (plural only)

  1. (Britain) A long time.
    • 2012, John Callaghan, My Name Is Never Was, Lulu.com →ISBN, page 319
      I knew Bogs, like, that's how I got this job, knew him for donkey's, but didny work for him.
    • 2015, Anthony Quinn, Curtain Call, Random House →ISBN
      'Known her for donkey's. Why –got your eye on her?'
    • 2015, Sarah Hilary, No Other Darkness (DI Marnie Rome 2), Hachette UK →ISBN
      Site's been closed for donkey's, but CCTV's got Merrick heading in there at 1.35 p.m.
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.