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Wonks vs Yonks - What's the difference?

wonks | yonks |

As nouns the difference between wonks and yonks

is that wonks is while yonks is (uk|australian|new zealand) a long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages.

wonks

English

Noun

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    yonks

    English

    Noun

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  • (UK, Australian, New Zealand) A long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages
    • Haven’t seen him in yonks !
    I’ve been a teacher for yonks - I should really try another career.
    This egg is taking yonks to boil.

    Usage notes

    Common in many English-speaking countries but not those of North America, where it is generally unknown. English terms with unknown etymologies