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sottocopy

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

to plagiarize

Philippines, neologism

Examples

“But pooh-poohed wrongs don’t make⟳ a right. The people knew better. Student groups issued statements of protest⟳. A petition signed by more than 30,000 Filipinos demanded Sotto’s resignation. Tweets and Internet memes mocked his arrogant sense⟳ of impunity, ensuring that “sottocopy” and “sinotto” will forever be part of his legacy. All this led Sotto to paint⟳ himself a victim, of “cyberbullying,” and threaten⟳ his critics with the now-infamous cybercrime bill.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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