"autocorrupt" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From auto- + corrupt, jokingly implying that the writer had meant to type autocorrect. Etymology templates: {{af|en|auto-|corrupt|id1=automatic}} auto- + corrupt Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} autocorrupt (uncountable)
  1. (technology, derogatory, humorous) An autocorrect feature which inadvertently introduces new errors into the writer's text. Tags: derogatory, humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Technology Synonyms: autofail
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          "ref": "2020 December 13, Lewis, “Voicemail setup”, in misc.phone.mobile.iphone (Usenet):",
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