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cop-killer

noun

Etymology

From the bullet's (bullets') supposed ability to penetrate body armor, thus endangering police officers.

  1. inherited from killer
  2. compounded as cop-killer — “cop + killer”

Definitions

  1. A person who deliberately kills an on-duty police officer.

    • Serpico spat the words out. "For killing a cop! He's a fucking cop-killer! Tell that to all his fucking friends up there."

  2. A Teflon-coated bullet.

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