Cop an attitude Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɑp/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈætəˌtud
KAH-pun-AT-uh-tood
kˈɒp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈætɪtjˌuːd
KOP-un-AT-i-tyood
Definition
To behave in a rude, disrespectful, or unfriendly way, especially by showing annoyance or defiance.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and usually critical; often used by adults talking to or about teenagers or children. Common with 'don't cop an attitude' and directed toward someone acting disrespectfully or stubbornly. Rare in formal writing.
Spanish: ponerse a la defensiva - actuar con mala actitudPortuguese (BR): fazer cara feia - agir com atitude (negativa)Portuguese (PT): fazer cara feia - ter má atitudeChinese (Simplified): 摆出态度Chinese (Traditional): 擺出態度Hindi: रुख दिखाना - बुरा व्यवहार करनाArabic: يتصرف بتكبر - يتخذ موقفًا سلبيًاBengali: অভিনয় দেখানো - বিরূপ মনোভাব দেখানোRussian: борзеть - хамить - вести себя вызывающеJapanese: 偉そうな態度をとる - 反抗的な態度をとるVietnamese: tỏ thái độ - cư xử hỗn xượcKorean: 태도를 잡다 - 불손하게 굴다Turkish: terslemek - saygısızca davranmakUrdu: رویہ اختیار کرنا - بدتمیزی کرناIndonesian: bersikap kurang ajar - bersikap sombong
Example Sentences
Don't cop an attitude with your teacher.
basic
He started to cop an attitude when I asked him to help.
basic
If you cop an attitude, you won't get what you want.
basic
She totally copped an attitude when I criticized her idea.
natural
Every time I ask him to clean up, he cops an attitude.
natural
No need to cop an attitude—I'm just asking a question.
natural