cop
//kɒp//
Noun
copSingular
copsPlural
1
A police officer.
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Verb
coppedPast tense
coppedPast participle
coppingPresent participle
copsThird-person singular
1
To catch or arrest someone.
The police copped the thief after a short chase.
2
To obtain or acquire something, often in an informal or opportunistic way.
I managed to cop a ticket to the sold-out concert.
3
To receive or suffer something unpleasant.
He copped a lot of criticism for his decision.