Long time no see Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Casual Greeting Often used in informal contexts among friends or acquaintances. Hey, long time no see! Let's catch up over coffee. Pro Tip 2/3Positive Surprise Implies a cheerful surprise at unexpectedly encountering someone after a long time. Alice! Long time no see! I didn't expect to run into you here! Pro Tip 3/3Verbal Smile Use it to express friendliness, like a smile would in conversation. Long time no see, my friend! Your smile is as bright as ever.