cop

• Nom familier désignant un agent de police.

An informal noun referring to a police officer.

1. A2informal

   A slang term for a police officer.

   Policier (familier)

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

   Synonymesbobbybullcopperflatfootfuzzheatlawmanofficerpatrolmanpig

2. Something that is obtainedB2slangamerican

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

   prise (obtenue)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacquisitionbargaincatchfindsteal

• Verbe signifiant obtenir ou acquérir quelque chose, souvent utilisé de manière informelle pour « attraper » ou « saisir ».

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.

   obtenir, recevoir

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

   Synonymesacquiregetgrablandobtainprocurescoresecuresnagtake

2. To admit or confessB2slang

   To admit to something, especially a mistake or wrongdoing.

   avouer, admettre

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

   Synonymesacknowledgeadmitconfessfess upown up

3. To steal or takeB2slang

   To take something without permission; to steal.

   voler, dérober

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

   Synonymesfilchliftnickpilferpinchpurloinsnatchstealswipetake

   Antonymesgiverestorereturn

Variantes phrasalcop out