Cop — synonyms, definition

1. cop (Noun) N. Amer

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cop (Noun) — Uncomplimentary term for a policeman.

officer police officer policeman

2. cop (Verb) N. Amer

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cop (Verb) — Take by theft. ex. "Someone copped my wallet!"

cop (Verb) — Take into custody. ex. "the police copped the suspected criminals"

cop (Verb) — Admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error.

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