copy-pasto
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Meaning · English
An error caused by incorrect copy-pasting, often resulting in unintended text (or other content) being inserted.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sorry, copy-pasto. This line was moved few lines up to here by my evil mouse. :-(
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “copy-pasto” mean?
An error caused by incorrect copy-pasting, often resulting in unintended text (or other content) being inserted.
Is “copy-pasto” formal or informal?
copy-pasto is generally slang.