Definition of "longhand" in Anglais

noun

1. The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

adverb

1. Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.

2. Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.

   • I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!