How to Pronounce "cop an attitude"
expression
KAH-pun-AT-uh-tood
KOP-un-AT-i-tyood
Definition
To behave in a rude, disrespectful, or unfriendly way, especially by showing annoyance or defiance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑp/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈætəˌtud
British English
kˈɒp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈætɪtjˌuːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-pun-AT-uh-tood
UK
KOP-un-AT-i-tyood
Listen in Context
Don't cop an attitude with your teacher.
He started to cop an attitude when I asked him to help.
If you cop an attitude, you won't get what you want.
She totally copped an attitude when I criticized her idea.