Pronunciation: /ˈkɒp.iˌpæstə/
noun a block of text which is repeatedly copied and pasted by individuals over the internet
A1 Copypasta is a type of internet slang that refers to text that has been copied and pasted multiple times.
A2 Many online forums have rules against copypasta to prevent spam and unoriginal content.
B1 Some copypasta can be humorous and entertaining, while others can be annoying and repetitive.
B2 It's important to always give credit to the original author when sharing copypasta to avoid plagiarism.
C1 The copypasta phenomenon has become a cultural phenomenon, with certain phrases and stories becoming iconic in internet culture.
C2 Some copypasta has even been adapted into memes and viral videos, spreading their popularity even further.
verb to copy and paste a block of text repeatedly over the internet
A1 I copypasta recipes from the internet when I cook.
A2 She copypastas her homework from her friends.
B1 The student was caught copypastaing paragraphs from a website in his essay.
B2 It's not ethical to copypasta someone else's work without giving credit.
C1 Plagiarism is a serious offense in academia, so it's important not to copypasta.
C2 As a professional writer, I never copypasta content from other sources.
formal The copypasta was a verbatim copy of the original text.
informal I just found a hilarious copypasta online.
slang That copypasta is pure gold!
figurative His speech was like a copypasta of cliches and platitudes.
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