English

Noun

donkey's ‎(uncountable)

1. (Britain) A long time.
   • 2012, John Callaghan, My Name Is Never Was, Lulu.com (ISBN 9781471079573), 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 9781448191727)

     'Known her for donkey's. Why –got your eye on her?'

   • 2015, Sarah Hilary, No Other Darkness (DI Marnie Rome 2), Hachette UK (ISBN 9781472207753)

     Site's been closed for donkey's, but CCTV's got Merrick heading in there at 1.35 p.m.