verb
- present participle of cop: obtaining or acquiring something
- present participle of cop: catching or arresting someone
Usage: informal
Usage: informal; law enforcement
Examples
- He’s copping a new attitude about school.
- The store owner is copping a plea with the prosecutor.
- She’s copping some serious criticism for her decision.
- The police are copping the suspect downtown.
- They’re copping tickets to the concert online.
- He’s copping out of his responsibilities again.