coon's age

noun

Definition of coon's agenext
as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time where have you been? I haven't seen you in a coon's age!

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  1. forever
  2. long
  3. age
  4. blue moon
Noun
  • There is a certain ease and flow to the conversation with your forevers.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
  • Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of forever
Noun
  • Von Der Meden finished the regular season 13-for-14 on field goals with a long of 53.
    — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Teams prepare for the Broncos knowing second-and-long is trouble, but third-and-long is near certain death.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • For families Guests of all ages are welcome at The Shinmonzen, with a raft of amenities available for both children and babies, from baby cots, sterilizers, and strollers to kids’ seasonal welcome kits, pajamas, menus, games, books, and toys.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Foxx is already a seasoned father with two adult daughters, ages 32 and 18.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of age
Noun
  • The next blue moon – when a single month has two full moons instead of one – won't happen until December 2028.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • Two Types Of ‘blue Moon’ Despite its name, a blue moon has nothing to do with color.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of blue moon
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“Coon's age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coon%27s%20age. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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