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Wiktionary

  1. v. idiomatic To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.

WordNet 3.0

  1. v. choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing

Etymologies

  1. Probably from cop a plea (Wiktionary)

Examples

  • “The doorway cast a strip of light all the way over to Claire De Haven making with rabbity eyes, a rich white girl with a snout for lowlife afraid that more embarrassment might ruin her date with an undercover cop out to get her indicted for treason.”

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  1. prefer
  1. choose
  1. opt

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  1. cop

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  • bilby 4 An officer of the constabulary not permitted to enter. Jun 17, 2008

  • johnmperry 1 A failure to fulfill a commitment or responsibility or to face a difficulty squarely.
    2 A person who fails to fulfill a commitment or responsibility.
    3 An excuse for inaction or evasion.

    Jun 17, 2008

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