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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.
donkey's years by possum_sue April 20, 2008

Donkey's years 

Several decades.
World war Two was donkey's years ago.

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!"
Donkey's Years by AnnaOhhhh September 14, 2009
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

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