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copped

The correct spelling is copped.

How to pronounce copped

verb

Say it like: Cop-ped

The correct spelling is copped. To obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take. For example: "When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father"

Usage Examples

When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father

Harold copped to being known as "Dirty Harry".

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take.
  2. 2.To (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing.
  3. 3.(trainspotting) To see and record a railway locomotive for the first time.
  4. 4.To steal.
  5. 5.To adopt.

adjective

  1. 1.Rising to a point or head; conical; pointed; crested.

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