Scotch tape

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#1·8h ago

(US, Philippines, Singapore, Canada) or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper.

Origin: from Scotch Tape. Reportedly a reference to the stereotypical tendency of the Scottish towards thrift, due to cutting of corners with the product initially produced. Compare Dutch oven for similar sense of origin. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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