canned answer

[kænd ˈænsər]
nounpl: canned answers
resposta pronta
1. a pre-written or memorized response given without genuine thought or customization to the specific situation
The politician gave a canned answer when asked about the scandal.
O político deu uma resposta pronta quando perguntado sobre o escândalo.
2. a standardized response used repeatedly in customer service or automated systems
I received only canned answers from the customer support chatbot.
Recebi apenas respostas prontas do chatbot de atendimento ao cliente.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'canned answer' is used critically to describe insincere or unhelpful responses, particularly from politicians, corporations, and automated systems. It reflects frustration with lack of authenticity or personalization in communication.
NYC Slang
canned response; cookie-cutter answer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stock answerboilerplate responserehearsed answertemplate responsegeneric answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
original answerpersonalized responsegenuine answerthoughtful response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta pronta
most common translation in Brazil
General Brazilian
resposta enlatada
literal translation, less common but understood
Portugal
resposta enlatada
more literal translation used in European Portuguese
Portugal
resposta padronizada
alternative term emphasizing standardization

Related Words

canned speechscripted responseprepared statementtalking pointsoff-the-shelf answer

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the runaround
dodge the question
speak in platitudes
recite by rote
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