Meaning & use
copped
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Took, caught, or obtained something, especially informally; often used in the phrase "copped a plea," meaning to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence.
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He copped a guilty plea to avoid a lengthy trial.
She copped an attitude the moment I mentioned the mistake.
A note on using this word
The verb "cop," meaning to catch or seize, is also the root of "copper," slang for a police officer.
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