Cool MateMeaning of Cops
A colloquial term for police officers or law enforcement personnel.
In simple words: A slang term for police officers.
Cops in a sentence
- The cops arrived quickly after the accident.
- He often sees the cops patrolling his neighborhood.
- The cops stopped him for speeding.
- She called the cops when she heard the noise.
How to use Cops
Used informally to refer to police officers, mostly in casual conversation. Avoid in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'cop'; think of a police officer catching a criminal.
Related words
Collocations with Cops
- call the cops
- cops and robbers
- cops on the beat
- friendly cops
Opposites of Cops
- criminals
- lawbreakers
Common mistakes with Cops
- Misuse 'cops' in formal writing.
- 'Cops' is plural; don't use it as a singular.
- Confuse with 'copper', which can also mean police but is older slang.
Cops appears in
Cops in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بوليس
مصطلح عامي لضباط الشرطة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুলিশ
পুলিশ অফিসারদের জন্য একটি স্ল্যাং শব্দ।
- GermanDeutsch
Bullen, Polizisten
Ein Slang-Ausdruck für Polizisten.
- SpanishEspañol
Policías
Un término de jerga para los oficiales de policía.
- Persianفارسی
پلیس
یه کلمه عامیانه برای مأموران پلیس.
- FrenchFrançais
Flics, keufs
Terme argotique pour les policiers.
- ItalianItaliano
Poliziotti
Un termine gergale per gli agenti di polizia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tiras, Polícia
Uma gíria para policiais.
- RussianРусский
Копы
Сленговое название полицейских.
- Urduاردو
پولیس
پولیس افسران کے لیے ایک سلیگ اصطلاح۔
- Chinese中文
警察
警察的俚语。
More words like Cops
- Police
- Officers
- AddressA1
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
- Not even a trace of __
There is absolutely nothing remaining.
- From you so long
Indicates that someone has been absent for a considerable time.
- I should have known
Expresses regret for not recognizing something sooner.
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Frequently asked questions about Cops
What does Cops mean?
A slang term for police officers.
What is the definition of Cops?
A colloquial term for police officers or law enforcement personnel.
How do you use Cops in a sentence?
The cops arrived quickly after the accident.
Can you give another example of Cops?
He often sees the cops patrolling his neighborhood.
What are synonyms for Cops?
Common alternatives include police, officers, law enforcement, constables.
What is the opposite of Cops?
Opposite meanings include criminals, lawbreakers.
What words go with Cops?
It commonly pairs with call the cops, cops and robbers, cops on the beat, friendly cops.
What are common mistakes when using Cops?
Misuse 'cops' in formal writing. 'Cops' is plural; don't use it as a singular. Confuse with 'copper', which can also mean police but is older slang.
How do you pronounce Cops?
US: //kɑps//, UK: //kɒps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Cops formal or informal?
"Cops" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.
When should I use Cops?
Used informally to refer to police officers, mostly in casual conversation. Avoid in formal contexts.