Cop meaning

What does “cop” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“cop” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.

cop

noun

  1. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

verb

  1. take by theft

    “Someone snitched my wallet!”

  2. take into custody

    “the police nabbed the suspected criminals”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University