stockreply
nounUK /ˈstɒk.rɪˌplaɪ/
US /ˈstɑːk.rɪˌplaɪ/
A stockreply is a ready-made answer you use again and again.
When someone asked how he was, he gave his usual stockreply: "Busy but good!"
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2. An automatic message a computer sends back right away.
The support inbox sent a stockreply saying the team would respond within a day.
3. A quick answer given without much thought.
His stockreply of "fine" hid how tired he really was.
4. A common phrase used so often it feels worn out.
"Have a nice day" has become a stockreply at the checkout counter.