Pronunciation: /koʊˈpæsteɪ/

Definitions of copaste

noun A slang term used to refer to a police officer or cop.

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a copaste for my art project.

A2 The copaste was running low, so I had to get a new one.

B1 The copaste I used for the collage was not strong enough.

B2 She always carries a copaste in her bag in case she needs it.

C1 The copaste he used for the sculpture was specially imported.

C2 The copaste she recommended for the job was very expensive.

Examples of copaste in a Sentence

formal The copaste feature allows users to easily duplicate content within the document.

informal You can just copaste that paragraph to the end of the report.

slang I'll copaste this code snippet into the new file.

figurative She copasted the same excuses every time she was late.

Grammatical Forms of copaste

past tense

copasted

plural

copastes

comparative

more copaste

superlative

most copaste

present tense

copastes

future tense

will copaste

perfect tense

have copasted

continuous tense

is copasting

singular

copaste

positive degree

copaste

infinitive

to copaste

gerund

copasting

participle

copasted

Origin and Evolution of copaste

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'copaste' originated from the Latin word 'copiō' meaning to copy or reproduce.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'copaste' evolved to refer to the act of duplicating text or images electronically, especially on the internet.