What does Long time no see mean?

Haven't met in while (Long time) For example: "Eh, long time no see! (Hey, haven't seen you in a while!)"

Where does the slang word Long time no see come from?

Long time no see is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Long time no see

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Haven't met in while (Long time)

"Eh, long time no see! (Hey, haven't seen you in a while!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Long time 🇱🇷 Liberia

Extended period (Long time)

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