Meaning & Definition
verb
to attach something to a surface using an adhesive substance.
She pasted the poster on the wall with glue.
to copy text or data from one location and insert it into another.
He pasted the text into the document after copying it from the email.
to affix or fix firmly to a surface.
The artist pasted her collage onto the canvas.
adjective
having the characteristics of being stuck or adhered; lacking mobility.
The pasted layers of paper created a thick texture.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'paste', indicating something that has been adhered to another surface.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pasted all over:
Covered thoroughly or extensively.
pasted on:
Affixed or attached to something.
Slang Meanings
Heavily intoxicated or impaired.
After those drinks, I'm totally pasted.
Overwhelmingly tired or exhausted.
I'm pasted from doing all that work.