longhand /lɔŋˌhænd/adverb 2noun 1forms 1 adverb2 •Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand. •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! noun1 •The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting. formslonghands
