self-reply
|self-re-ply|
/ˌsɛlf rɪˈplaɪ/
replying to oneself; self-generated response
Etymology
'self-reply' is a modern English compound formed from the prefix 'self-' (meaning 'oneself') and the verb 'reply' (meaning 'answer' or 'respond').
'reply' ultimately comes from Latin 'replicāre' (to fold back, repeat, answer) via Old French; the compound 'self-reply' arose in modern English usage with the growth of online forums and social media where replying to one's own post became common.
The element 'reply' initially carried senses like 'fold back' or 'repeat' in Latin, but over time its meaning narrowed to 'answer' or 'respond'; 'self-reply' specifically denotes answering by the original speaker.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a reply or response made by the original author to their own post, comment, message, or thread.
The thread got long after several self-replies from the original poster.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 22:52