copypasted
Transferred text verbatim
Copypasted describes something transferred by copying from one place and pasting to another, typically text or images on a computer.
The term often implies laziness or lack of originality: The essay was obviously copypasted from Wikipedia.
A copypasted response suggests something generic rather than tailored to the situation.
Exact replica of original
- cloneGenetically identical organism
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- copycatOne who mimics another
reproduce · echo · replicate · facsimile · reproduction · replication · doppelganger · counterfeit
Requiring minimal work
- recycledConverted waste into material
- boilerplateStandardized reusable text
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- canned responsePre-prepared standard message
generic · prefabricated · cookie-cutter · formulaic · unoriginal · mindless · thoughtless · rote
Marked by recurrence
- duplicatedCopied identically
- repeatedDone or said again
- recycledConverted waste into material
- reusedEmployed a second time
redundant · verbose · identical · word-for-word · spam · mass-produced
Taken unlawfully
- unoriginalNot new or novel
- academic dishonestyUnethical educational conduct
- infringementViolation of rights
- piracySeaborne theft or bootlegging
cheating · misappropriation · uncredited · lifted · appropriated · fraudulent · unattributed · citation needed
Key combo triggering commands
- hotkeyProgrammed key combination
- clipboardRigid paper-holding surface
- right-clickSecondary mouse button press
- context menuPop-up list of actions
duplicate
Exact replica of original
- cloneGenetically identical organism
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
copycat · reproduce · echo · replicate · facsimile · reproduction · replication · doppelganger · counterfeit · mock
low-effort
Requiring minimal work
- recycledConverted waste into material
- boilerplateStandardized reusable text
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
canned response · generic · prefabricated · cookie-cutter · formulaic · unoriginal · mindless · thoughtless · rote · mechanical
repetitive
Marked by recurrence
- duplicatedCopied identically
- repeatedDone or said again
- recycledConverted waste into material
reused · redundant · verbose · identical · word-for-word · spam · mass-produced
stolen
Taken unlawfully
- unoriginalNot new or novel
- academic dishonestyUnethical educational conduct
- infringementViolation of rights
piracy · cheating · misappropriation · uncredited · lifted · appropriated · fraudulent · unattributed · citation needed · dishonest
keyboard shortcut
Key combo triggering commands
- hotkeyProgrammed key combination
- clipboardRigid paper-holding surface
- right-clickSecondary mouse button press