COPYBOOK Definition & Meaning

copybook

[ kop-ee-book ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a book containing models, usually of penmanship, for learners to imitate.
a book for or containing copies, as of documents.

adjective

commonplace; stereotyped:
a copybook sort of phrase.

copybook

/ ˈ��ɒ��ɪˌ��ʊ�� /

noun

a book of specimens, esp of penmanship, for imitation
a book for or containing documents
blot one's copybook informal.
to spoil one's reputation by making a mistake, offending against social customs, etc
modifier trite or unoriginal
copybook sentiments

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of copybook¹

First recorded in 1550–60; copy + book

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They’ve blotted their own copybooks by choosing to seek short-term relief at the expense of their long-term mission.

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It was a copybook win for Piastri, the third of his F1 career, and founded on the advantage he earned by scoring his maiden pole position on Saturday.

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Lando Norris and McLaren delivered on their potential with a copybook victory in a demanding Australian Grand Prix in the most difficult of conditions to put their stamp on the start of the new season.

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The only blot on his copybook an off at Turn 11 that allowed Norris to get back in range before that crucial final stop.

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The former Burnley boss' copybook against the Spaniard now reads: played 18, won zero, drawn one, lost 17.

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