cop out

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly…

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

   • Faced with the prospect of cooking for himself, his first thought was to cop out and order a pizza.
   • There was no bird fair at Druridge so I didn't have to feel guilty about copping out of it.
2. 2

   To plead guilty and ask for mercy.

3. 3

   To blame

   To blame; to assign blame to; to get into trouble.

   • His lawyer copped him out on just one felony charge.
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   1. 4

      To remove from a situation or crowd, such as for arrest or punishment.

      • Somebody should have copped him out last night.
   2. 5

      To leave a gang.

      • I can't believe you copped out on us.
   3. 6

      To abandon, let down or betray (someone).

      • She thought I'd copped out on her.
   4. 7

      To win (someone) over

      To win (someone) over; to get on (someone's) good side.

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