Copypasta

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɒp.iˌpæstə/

Definitions of copypasta

noun a block of text which is repeatedly copied and pasted by individuals over the internet

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of copypasta in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of copypasta

past tense

copypastaed

plural

copypastas

comparative

more copypasta

superlative

most copypasta

present tense

copypasta

future tense

will copypasta

perfect tense

have copypastaed

continuous tense

is copypastaing

singular

copypasta

positive degree

copypasta

infinitive

to copypasta

gerund

copypastaing

participle

copypastaed

Origin and Evolution of copypasta

First Known Use: 2006 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'copypasta' is a combination of 'copy' and 'paste', referring to text that is copied and pasted across the internet.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in online forums and chat rooms to describe text that is repeatedly copied and pasted, often as a form of trolling or humor. Over time, the term has become more widely recognized and used in internet culture to refer to any block of text that is copied and shared online.