LTNS

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

LTNS
Stands forLong time no see
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

LTNS stands for Long time no see, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Greeting when reconnecting with someone after a long gap, used in texts, comments and messages to old friends or former classmates who suddenly reappear online.

Example: Ltns! Are you still living in Chicago these days?

Usage notes

The spoken phrase is often said to be a calque of the Chinese hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn, though its exact origin is debated. The abbreviation itself is rare and mostly used by millennials and older internet users. Friendly in tone.

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