donah

A young man smiles as he walks with his donah in the park.

Definition

1. Noun (slang):
   • Woman: "donah" is a slang term, primarily used in British and Australian English, referring to a woman.
   • Sweetheart or lover: It can also mean a romantic partner, similar to "girlfriend" or "sweetheart."

Usage Examples

• (He entered the pub with his woman or girlfriend beside him.)
• (The sailor affectionately mentioned his lover or wife waiting for him.)

Advanced Usage

• "The donah of the house": Referring to the woman who manages the household, often in a colloquial or working-class context.
  • Make sure you ask the donah of the house before you take anything. (Ask the woman in charge before taking something.)

Variants and Related Words

• Donah (variant spelling): Sometimes written as "donah" or "dona," both are used interchangeably.
  • That dona over there is the best singer in the club. (That woman is the best singer.)

Synonyms

• Lady: a polite term for a woman.
• Gal: informal, especially American English, for a girl or woman.
• Bird: British slang for a woman (similar in tone to "donah").

Related Idioms

• "His donah": A possessive phrase indicating a man's girlfriend or wife.
  • He always brings his donah to the races. (He always brings his girlfriend to the horse races.)