on like Donkey Kong UK /ˈɒn laɪk ˈdɒŋki kɒŋ/US /ˈɑn laɪk ˈdɑŋki kɑŋ/ phrase1 •(US, slang) An intensifier used in the same contexts as it's on, bring it on, come on, go on, and other expressions using the word on, but to express greater emphasis.It's on like Donkey Kong / You wanted that fast buck / Now I gotta light that ass up — 1992