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copping Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: K AA1 P IH0 NG

What Does Copping Mean?

Copping is a verb that means present participle and gerund of cop.

To obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take.
To (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing.
When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father
(trainspotting) To see and record a railway locomotive for the first time.
To steal.
To adopt.
To earn by bad behavior.
(usually with “to”) to admit, especially to a crime.
Harold copped to being known as "Dirty Harry".
For a pimp to recruit a prostitute into the stable.

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When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father

Harold copped to being known as "Dirty Harry".

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