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British Mle

long

What does long mean?

Tedious, or more effort than it's worth. If a task is "long", it's a drag.

"Cooking from scratch tonight is a bit long — let's order in."

Origin

MLE sense extending "long" from duration to general hassle.

Frequently asked questions

What does "long" mean?

Tedious, or more effort than it's worth. If a task is "long", it's a drag.

How do you use "long" in a sentence?

For example: "Cooking from scratch tonight is a bit long — let's order in."

Where does "long" come from?

MLE sense extending "long" from duration to general hassle.

Is "long" British slang?

Yes — "long" is classed as British slang on FreeDict. Tedious, or more effort than it's worth. If a task is "long", it's a drag.

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