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Definition

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

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Origins

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

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In Context

  • ""Hey, Lewis; long time, man." / "Jack." / They shook hands."
  • "long time no see!"
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