How to Pronounce "cop out"
expression
ˈkɑp/ /ˈaʊt
KOP-owt
kˈɒp/ /ˈaʊt
KOP-owt
Definition
A 'cop out' is an informal way to say someone is avoiding doing something difficult or important by giving an excuse instead of facing the challenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑp/ /ˈaʊt
British English
kˈɒp/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOP-owt
UK
KOP-owt
Listen in Context
That's just a cop out. You should try harder.
He made a cop out and didn't finish his homework.
Don't cop out when things get hard.
Honestly, his reason was a total cop out—he just didn’t want to help.