cop
verb
1. take by theft
Similar word(s): glom, hook, snitch, thieve
Definition categories: possession, rip, steal
2. take into custody
Similar word(s): apprehend, arrest, collar, nab, nail
Definition categories: contact, clutch, prehend, seize
Sentences with cop as a verb:
- When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father
- No need to cop an attitude with me, junior.
- I already copped to the murder. What else do you want from me?
- Harold copped to being known as "Dirty Harry".