Sellotape

Sellotape

/หˆselษ™teษชp/
Noun United Kingdom

Scotch tape.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Sellotape, that is."
"I've never seen such a Sellotape in all my life."

Etymology & History

British Scotch tape brand name. British adhesive tape. Brand name genericized British. Americans 'Scotch tape'. Reflects British brand name adoption.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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