copy-pasting
Clipboard transfer action
Copy-pasting is the act of duplicating text or other content from one location and inserting it elsewhere, using a computer's clipboard function.
The term often carries a whiff of laziness or lack of originality: He just copy-pasted the whole article without attribution.
In coding, copy-pasting can introduce errors when context differs between source and destination.
One who copies others
- echoReflected sound wave
- parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
- apeTailless higher primate
- emulateCopy with aspiration
follow · model · copycat · unoriginal · derivative · formulaic · cookie-cutter · boilerplate
Quicker alternative path
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- boilerplateStandardized reusable text
- snippetSmall cut portion
- macroRecorded command sequence
automation · timesaver · productivity · workflow · repetition · batch · autofill · preset
Exact replica of original
- cloneGenetically identical organism
- replicateCopy exactly
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
photocopy · xerox · mirror · twinning · doubling · replication · cloning · reduplication
Rigid paper-holding surface
- keyboard shortcutKey combo triggering commands
- cutSeverance or reduction
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- drag-and-dropMoving items via cursor
text selection · right-click · context menu · hotkey · insert · transfer · cursor · highlight
Unlawful taking of property
- infringementViolation of rights
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- academic dishonestyUnethical educational conduct
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
attribution · citation · originality · misconduct · intellectual property · piracy · unattributed · stolen content
mimic
One who copies others
emulate · follow · model · copycat · unoriginal · derivative · formulaic · cookie-cutter · boilerplate · paint-by-numbers
shortcut
Quicker alternative path
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- boilerplateStandardized reusable text
- snippetSmall cut portion
macro · automation · timesaver · productivity · workflow · repetition · batch · autofill · preset · form letter
duplicate
Exact replica of original
- cloneGenetically identical organism
- replicateCopy exactly
- reproductionCopying or procreation
facsimile · photocopy · xerox · mirror · twinning · doubling · replication · cloning · reduplication · backup
clipboard
Rigid paper-holding surface
- keyboard shortcutKey combo triggering commands
- cutSeverance or reduction
- bufferProtective intermediate space
text selection · drag-and-drop · right-click · context menu · hotkey · insert · transfer · cursor · highlight
theft
Unlawful taking of property
- infringementViolation of rights
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- academic dishonestyUnethical educational conduct
cheating · attribution · citation · originality · misconduct · intellectual property · piracy · unattributed · stolen content · uncredited
repurpose
Adapt for new use
borrow · lift · reapply · transplant · extract · pull · grab · port · migrate · import
copy-pastingoriginal composition
Freshly created artistic piece
authoring · composing · crafting · inventing · innovating
copy, paste, pasting, copying, copies, copied, copier, copiers, copyist