Donkey Years

When a person hasn't seen or done something after a large amount of time has passed.

Holden hasn't seen his estranged father in donkey years.

Donkey's Years

Used to describe a very long passing of time.

I haven't seen Melvin in Donkey's Years! Not even sure I'd recognize him if he walked up to me.

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donkey's years

A really long time.

1. oh, I've known her for donkey's years.

2. I've worked her donkey's years and I still don't know how to use the photocopier.

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Donkey's years

Several decades.

World war Two was donkey's years ago.

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Donkey's Years

Sometimes referred to as Donkey Years or Donkey's Ears. It means a really really long time.

"I haven't seen Johnny in Donkey's Years"

"Wow it's been Donkey Years since the last time I ate pop tarts!"

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donkey years

Many, long years; a long time spanning 2 or more years. Used when those years felt long.

Wow thats gonna take donkey years to finish

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