copped
word · lemma: cop
Definition
"Copped" is an informal verb meaning to get, take, receive, or sometimes to admit to something, often used with things acquired (like tickets, items), or when caught doing something.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mainly used in US, UK, and Australian slang. Common phrases include 'copped a feel', 'copped an attitude', 'copped tickets'. Can mean 'got', 'caught', or 'admitted'. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: agarró - pilló - se llevóPortuguese (BR): pegou - apanhou - conseguiuPortuguese (PT): apanhou - agarrou - conseguiuChinese (Simplified): 得到了 - 抓到了Chinese (Traditional): 得到了 - 抓到了Hindi: पकड़ा - हासिल कियाArabic: أمسك - حصل علىBengali: নিয়ে নেয়া - পেয়ে যাওয়া - স্বীকার করাRussian: схватил - получил - призналсяJapanese: 手に入れた - 受け取った - 認めたVietnamese: kiếm được - nhận được - thừa nhậnKorean: 얻었다 - 받았다 - 인정했다Turkish: kapmak - elde etmek - itiraf etmekUrdu: حاصل کیا - پکڑ لیا - مان لیاIndonesian: dapat - ambil - mengaku
Example Sentences
He copped an attitude as soon as I asked him to help.
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When they asked who broke the window, he copped to it right away.
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I finally copped those limited-edition sneakers!
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He copped a new phone yesterday.
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She copped the last ticket for the concert.
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The thief copped a warning from the police.
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