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    cop
    /kɒp/

    noun

    • 1. a police officer: "a cop in a patrol car gave chase"
    • 2. shrewdness; practical intelligence: Irish "he had the cop-on to stay clear of Hugh Thornley"

    verb

    • 1. catch or arrest (an offender): "he was copped for speeding"
    • 2. receive or attain (something welcome): "she copped an award for her role in the film"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the definition, pronunciation and examples of cop as a noun, verb and abbreviation in English. Cop can mean a police officer, to arrest someone, to receive something, or close of play.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › copCop Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cop, from police officer to steal to admit. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of cop.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › copCOP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A cop is an informal term for a police officer. As a verb, cop is used in a variety of slang expressions meaning “grab” or “obtain,” from copping a feel on someone (not recommended) to copping out on going to a party (meaning “not going”) to copping to (meaning “confessing to”) eating the last slice of pizza.

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  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'cop' in different contexts, such as a police officer, a slang verb, or an abbreviation. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin of 'cop'.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › copCop - definition of cop by The Free Dictionary

    Cop can be a noun or a verb with different meanings, such as a police officer, a roll of thread, or to steal. Learn the origin, synonyms, and idioms of cop from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. www.dictionary.com › e › slangcop Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com

    Nov 29, 2018 · Cop is an informal word for a police officer, but it also has many other meanings as a verb, such as to obtain, confess, or understand. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of cop in slang and pop culture.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › copCop - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Cop is an informal, somewhat derogatory word for a police officer. When it's a verb, it means "to steal" or to "strike an attitude." An angry cop might say to a young troublemaker, "Hey, don't cop an attitude with me!"