Scotch tape

== English == === Etymology === Genericized trademark 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. === Noun === Scotch tape (uncountable) (US, Philippines, Singapore, Canada) Transparent or translucent pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, used for sealing items together, especially paper. Synonyms: (Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) sellotape, (Britain, Australia) sticky tape ==== Descendants ==== → Bulgarian: скоч (skoč) → Romanian: scoci → Russian: скотч (skotč) → Spanish: cinta Scotch (calque) ==== Translations ==== === See also === adhesive tape Durex sticky tape tape === References === “Scotch tape”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.