Shorthand

Two definitions.

1. Used by literate writers in the real world for note taking, mostly at school or college. Usually just abbreviated forms of words, they also can use symbols or different pieces of text that symbolize longer parts of text. Usually shorthand is easier to be read by the writer, for all shorthand is unique to its user. Some abbreviate different things.

2. Used by illiterate noobs online. they speak with no grammar, and make no sense. They cannot seem to spell, and seem to randomly press keys.

1. Need to go to the stor to by food. An i need sum fud.

2. "LoLz, TAht Iz ZO Fuunneh! I LUvz ity@! LA0ol!"
"Wtf? What are you saying?"
"LoLZ N0)B! You GheySX!1 Im Spekkin ShrtHAd!"
"That isnt shorthand nubtard. This is."
"NOeZ! Tis ISs ShrtNd!"
" Shut up."

by Inanimate June 19, 2007

Ha Shorthand

Ha shorthand is a method for conveying different discrete magnitudes of amusement or laughter. It is derived from haha, and can be communicated with only 3 characters.

1Ha == Ha
2Ha == Haha
3Ha ==Hahaha
Etc..

Pablo Escobar: Knock Knock.
El Chapo: Who’s there?
Pablo Escobar: Mustache.
El Chapo: Mustache who?
Pablo Escobar: I mustache you a question, but I’ll shave it for later.
El Chapo: 4ha
Pablo Escobar: Great use of ha shorthand!

by sml12 June 11, 2018

Shorthand

The form of typing in which illiterates type.

Examples of "shorthand" include: u, ur, r, y, wat, dat, skool...

Illiterates type this way & claim it is "shorthand," because they believe it's easier & takes less time to type out than full, proper sentences.

Illiterate: "ya dis is shorthand u lozer ts easier 2 type lyk dis n dont take as long"

by Morava March 9, 2007

AOL shorthand

A series of shortened down words. Includes:

- LOL
- u
- 2
- g2g/gtg
- bcuz

and such.

Often looked down upon as it doesn't look very smart.

"Cut the AOL shorthand, dumbass."
"wuts aol shorthand? also im not a dumbass u are"

by dj_gs68 December 7, 2003

Shorthand

Noun: A term used for "The Lazy Bastard" writing style which originated in America.

"u r gr8!"
"PLEASE stop the terrible shorthand, because you don't say, 'Grrr with a number eight' when in a real conversation do you? That is, if you are ever OFF the Internet?!"

by Bucket Life October 16, 2007

Verbal shorthand

The language used by drunken people when they wish to communicate with the sober. In order to understand verbal shorthand, one needs to also be drunk. While traditionslly applied to the drunk, "verbal shorthand" can also be used to describe the communication efforts of persons affected by other mind-altering substances in addition to alcohol.

My husband rang me from the pub, but I couldn't understand him because he was talking verbal shorthand.

by austbeacon May 4, 2013

Shorthand

- A variation of giving someone the finger┌∩┐(◣◢)┌∩┐ flipping the bird (A hand gesture which represents saying Fuck you or Fuck off) which is used with the intention to insult - with the exception of the pinkie finger is used instead of the larger middle finger - therefore referred to as "shorthand" and tends to be less offensive.

Bob got pissed off when an old bitty line jumped - so instead of giving the old bitch a full one finger salute - he gave it to her in shorthand.

by Silly Sunnystration October 19, 2012