Shorthand - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Shorthand :  adj : written in abbreviated or symbolic form; "shorthand notes" (noun)

1: a method of writing rapidly [syn: stenography]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Shorthand : \Short"hand`\, n. A compendious and rapid method or writing by substituting characters, abbreviations, or symbols, for letters, words, etc.; short writing; stenography. See Illust. under Phonography.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Shorthand

deanibean: @UnblessedLemon ...whut? What's wrong w/ regular Shorthand & stuff?
AngryMnkeyFight: In 2010, I am going to stop with the Shorthand stuff. No more LOL/BRB/etc. Instead of typing LMAO, I will type Laughing Myself All Over.
mrjyn: Facebook Users Give Up Cursing, Use Shorthand Instead http://ff.im/-diZM6
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