cop

• Umgangssprachliches Substantiv für einen Polizeibeamten; kann je nach Kontext auch einen Bullen oder einen Polizisten bezeichnen.

An informal noun referring to a police officer.

1. A2informal

   A slang term for a police officer.

   Polizist

   • The cop pulled him over for speeding.
   • A cop was directing traffic at the intersection.
   • She called the cops when she heard the noise.

   Synonymebobbybullcopperflatfootfuzzheatlawmanofficerpatrolmanpig

2. Something that is obtainedB2slangamerican

   An informal term for something that is acquired or obtained, often used in the phrase 'a good cop'.

   Erwerb

   • He got a cop of the new sneakers before they sold out.
   • That jacket is a real cop from the thrift store.
   • She made a cop of the limited edition poster.

   Synonymeacquisitionbargaincatchfindsteal

• Umgangssprachliches Verb mit der Bedeutung, etwas zu bekommen, zu erwerben oder zu ergattern; auch im Sinne von jemanden oder etwas fangen, schnappen oder erwischen.

A verb meaning to obtain or acquire something, often used informally to mean 'get' or 'catch'.

1. To obtain or getB2slang

   To get or receive something, often in a casual or informal manner.

   Sich etwas besorgen

   • He copped a new jacket from the store.
   • She copped a ticket to the concert.
   • I copped a ride home with my friend.

   Synonymeacquiregetgrablandobtainprocurescoresecuresnagtake

2. To admit or confessB2slang

   To admit to something, especially a mistake or wrongdoing.

   Gestehen

   • He copped to stealing the candy.
   • She copped to breaking the vase.
   • They copped to the crime after hours of questioning.

   Synonymeacknowledgeadmitconfessfess upown up

3. To steal or takeB2slang

   To take something without permission; to steal.

   stehlen

   • Someone copped my wallet from the table.
   • He copped a bike from the parking lot.
   • They copped the idea from a competitor.

   Synonymefilchliftnickpilferpinchpurloinsnatchstealswipetake

   Antonymegiverestorereturn

Phrasal-Variantencop out