Trini Talk Today: Donkey Years

• Donkey years, donkeys years (phr):  A very long time. (<English donkey’s years  ‘ a very long time>).
  • “Les, when last….” “Years man.” “Is ah long time, oui.” “A long, long time, donkey years.” (Jones 1973:86)

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Source: Dictionary of the English/Creole of Trinidad & Tobago by Lise Winer

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