Meaning & Definition of Cop in English
English⟶
Cop
/kɑp/
noun
1. Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
synonym:
- bull,
- cop,
- copper,
- fuzz,
- pig
verb
1. Take by theft
- "Someone snitched my wallet!"
synonym:
- hook,
- snitch,
- thieve,
- cop,
- knock off,
- glom
2. Take into custody
- "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"
synonym:
- collar,
- nail,
- apprehend,
- arrest,
- pick up,
- nab,
- cop
Examples of using
How did you get to be a cop?
Stop bluffing and scaring, cop.
My brother-in-law is a cop.