copypastes

Replicates then inserts

Copypastes is the verb form of copy-paste, the act of duplicating text or other content from one location and inserting it elsewhere.

The term comes from computer commands but extends to any wholesale transfer: She just copypastes the same response to every complaint.

It often implies laziness or lack of originality.

duplication

duplicate

Exact replica of original

canned response · form letter · macro · autofill

internet

meme

Shared online humor

spam · repost · lorem ipsum · troll · 4chan · Reddit · Discord · tweet · message board · shitpost

Opposites
originality of text creation

copypastescomposes

Creates written works

creates · authors · drafts · crafts · originates

effort and engagement

copypastesrewrites

Subsequent manuscript versions

toils

Family

copypasting, copypasted, copypaste

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G