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internet shorthand

Def: the way lazy people type for IMs, texting, email, and other forms of cryptic writing

I just rather call it that because not everyone is 31337
I feel like no one respects the English language anymore, just by using internet shorthand like: omg, wtf, n00b, lol, srsly stfu, ttyl, etc.
by Sway- October 11, 2007
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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
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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
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Shortland Street

The TV show that most New Zealanders love or hate. If you hate Shortland Street and you live in New Zealand then you should go commit die
John I hate Shortland Street
Tyler Go commit uninstall life
by Shortland Street November 9, 2019
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shortlands

epic suburban area between beckenham and bromley. quite possibly the next world power. full of very awesome people and great connections to london, sevenoaks, orpington etc. probably safer than your local police station.
"you wanna go to shortlands?"
"where else? xD"
"the empire shall prevail!"
by toast man March 28, 2010
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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
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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
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