Meaning
An informal word for a police officer.
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Word origin
Short for copper, from the old verb cop, meaning to catch or take hold of.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- cop
Examples
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"Cop" is a friendly, informal word for a police officer.
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People say "cop" with friends, not in a letter to an office.
cops .
"Cops" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 7: cop, sense, mistake and 7 more words.