noun
Internet Slang
repost
· noun · internet
Content that's been posted before — usually recycled for fresh karma.
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Definitions
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A post that's already done the rounds, served up again like it's new. Some subs ban them outright, others tolerate them if enough time has passed. The reply guy in the comments will always be there with 'repost' and a link to the original from 2014.
“Nice repost, this was on the front page last Tuesday.”
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As a verb: to post the same content again, whether your own or someone else's.
“I'll repost this tomorrow morning when the US wakes up — better engagement window.”
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repost In A Sentence
Nice repost, this was on the front page last Tuesday.
I'll repost this tomorrow morning when the US wakes up — better engagement window.
Origin & Usage
Generic forum term predating Reddit, but Reddit's karma system turned 'repost' into a specific accusation and a bot-policed offence (RepostSleuthBot).
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