Prompt and pray
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Primary meaning
Give an AI a prompt and hope the output works without adequate checking.
EXAMPLE“They used “Prompt and pray” to describe the situation in an informal conversation.”
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Prompt and pray is a term used in ai, coding, humour contexts to describe give an AI a prompt and hope the output works without adequate checking. It is most likely to appear in technology discussions, online commentary and workplace conversations. It may carry criticism, judgement or sensitive implications, so the audience and surrounding context matter.
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Clear AI workflow criticism. Primary editorial source: SmartCompany Work Trends — https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/smartcompany-work-trend-guide-2025-coffee-badging-quittok-9-9-6/. Imported from the July 2026 SlangCheck gap analysis; regional scores are editorial estimates, not live search-volume measurements.