Cool MateMeaning of Cop
a police officer
In simple words: A police officer.
Cop in a sentence
- Somebody call the cops!
- children playing **cops and robbers**
- a TV cop show
- Lots of children play cops and robbers.
- Penn stars as a rookie cop out to prove himself.
- The film is based on the true story of a New York cop.
- The star was stopped by traffic cops on Friday night.
- He's not much cop as a singer.
How to use Cop
Usually used informally to refer to police. It can be derogatory in some contexts. Generally acceptable in casual conversations but avoid in formal discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'cop' like 'catching a criminal with a cap on'.
Related words
Collocations with Cop
- cop car
- cop chase
- cop drama
- dirty cop
- cop on the beat
Opposites of Cop
Common mistakes with Cop
- Confused with 'cop out', which means to avoid responsibility.
- Using 'cop' to refer to security guards or other types of law enforcement incorrectly.
- Mispronouncing as 'cape' instead of 'cʌp'.
Cop appears in
Cop in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شرطي
رجل شرطة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুলিশ
একজন পুলিশ অফিসার।
- GermanDeutsch
Bulle, Polizist
Ein Polizist.
- SpanishEspañol
Poli
Un oficial de policía.
- Persianفارسی
پلیس
مامور پلیس.
- FrenchFrançais
Flic
Un policier.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पुलिस
एक पुलिस अधिकारी।
- ItalianItaliano
Poliziotto, sbirro
Un poliziotto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Policial, PM
Um policial.
- RussianРусский
Мусор, коп
Полицейский.
- Urduاردو
پولیس, سپاہی
پولیس کا اہلکار۔
- Chinese中文
警察, 警官
警察。
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Frequently asked questions about Cop
What does Cop mean?
A police officer.
What is the definition of Cop?
a police officer
How do you use Cop in a sentence?
Somebody call the cops!
Can you give another example of Cop?
children playing **cops and robbers**
What are synonyms for Cop?
Common alternatives include officer, police, lawman, constable, peace officer.
What is the opposite of Cop?
Opposite meanings include civilian.
What words go with Cop?
It commonly pairs with cop car, cop chase, cop drama, dirty cop, cop on the beat.
What are common mistakes when using Cop?
Confused with 'cop out', which means to avoid responsibility. Using 'cop' to refer to security guards or other types of law enforcement incorrectly. Mispronouncing as 'cape' instead of 'cʌp'.
How do you pronounce Cop?
US: /["/kɑːp/"]/, UK: /["/kɒp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Cop formal or informal?
"Cop" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Cop?
Usually used informally to refer to police. It can be derogatory in some contexts. Generally acceptable in casual conversations but avoid in formal discussions.
What CEFR level is Cop?
"Cop" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.