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cop·out n. Slang. # A failure to fulfill a commitment or responsibility or to face a difficulty squarely. # A person who fails to fulfill a commitment or responsibility. # An excuse for inaction or evasion.
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What is the meaning of the French word 'flic'?
Slang for police - cop
What does cop mean?
A police officer. The word 'cop' originated in 19th century England, where 'to cop' meant 'to seize, to arrest'. The expression 'It's a fair cop', meaning 'you caught me red-handed doing something wrong' is still being used there.
MeANING OF Strewth cop a gecko at that?
This phrase is Australian slang and is often used to express surprise or disbelief. "Strewth" is an exclamation similar to "wow," "cop" means "see" or "take," and "gecko" refers to a quick glance or a momentary look. So, the whole phrase can be roughly translated to "Wow, take a quick look at that!"
What is the difference between police academy training and cop training?
I think that both are almost the same. Cop is a slang term to denote police. So, both cop training and police academy training both have the same meaning.
Why are the police called coppers?
Copper comes from cop, a slang word meaning to catch or seize.
Where does the term cops come from?
The term "cop" meaning a policaman derives from the fact that some police in the US used badges made of copper. Those police were then called "coppers" and that was shortened to "cop."
Is a cop car still a cop car when there cop in the car?
yes and no
When was Release - Cop Shoot Cop album - created?
Release - Cop Shoot Cop album - was created on 1994-09-13.
What are the ratings and certificates for Bad Cop- Worse Cop- - 2004?
Bad Cop- Worse Cop- - 2004 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
Why is cop slang for police officer?
According to: word-detective.com/091400.html No one is exactly certain....the words "to cop" meaning to lay hold of or capture - other theories hold that it is a reference to the copper badges worn in England in the 1800's. Again, just theories - no one really knows. Cop comes from Copper from the copper badge they wore.
What uniform will a cop wear?
a cop uniform
Are there any cop games for PS3?
There are no cop games. There are plenty of shooter games but no cop games
