Long

(of a vowel or syllable) being the greater of the two used in complete lengths.

Yes, here is a sentence:
"The bird's long tail feathers caught wind, and it glided effortlessly over a distance in the air."

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025

Long

(of stocks, bonds, or other investments) bought ahead, expecting a future rise in price.

In fact, here is an example sentence using "long" in its investment meaning:
"The investor bought long a stock in hopes that the price of the stock would increase in the coming months."

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025

Long

well-supplied with.

"an industry that seems long on ideas but short on cash"

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025

Art is long, life is short

there is so much knowledge (or skill) to acquire that one lifetime is insufficient.

"There is so much to learn and appreciate about art that a lifetime is insufficient. As goes the saying, 'art is long, life is short.'"

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025

YOUR TAKING TOO LONG

Catchphrase of the Deltarune character Jackenstein.

Guy 1: YOUR TAKING TOO LONG
Guy 2: okay

by JackensteinLover1031 June 27, 2025

Long Distance Boyfriend Tax

doing things like sending cute pictures when you wear new outfits or swimsuits etc when you can’t show them in person.

Girl: Hey i got this new outfit im going to wear out youd love it.
Boy: gotta pay the long distance boyfriend tax and show me!

by stern633 July 9, 2025

oh my long days

An exclamation used to express exhaustion, disbelief, or overwhelming drama in a situation; especially when something feels like it's dragging on forever or just emotionally intense. It's a mix of “oh my god” and “what a long day,” but with extra flair.

“Bro, I just got off a 12-hour shift, spilled coffee on myself, and missed the last bus home... oh my long days.”

“You’re telling me she showed up late, cried, and then left with her ex? Oh my LONG days!”

“These group projects in college got me saying oh my long days every other hour.”

by tiredoflongdays July 25, 2025