long time

See also: longtime and long-time

English

Etymology

A shortening of It's been a long time (since […] ).

Interjection

(idiomatic) Used as part of greeting of two people who have not been in contact for a long time.
- 2008, Sadie Jones, The Outcast, page 262:
  "Hey, Lewis; long time, man." / "Jack." / They shook hands.
Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see long,‎ time.

Translations

used as part of greeting of two people who have not been in contact for a long time

Galician: canto tempo

Portuguese: há quanto tempo

Anagrams

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