Ctrl+C Ctrl+V
Phrase · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
Shorthand for copying and pasting code or text, often with the implication that someone reused something quickly without enough adaptation or understanding. It can be neutral, joking, or critical depending on context.
In plain English: A quick copy-paste approach, often without enough thought.
Example: "The whole integration looks like Ctrl+C Ctrl+V from the old service."