verbπShareTo obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take."He copped a new video game as soon as it came out. "policeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing."When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father"policeguiltlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(trainspotting) To see and record a railway locomotive for the first time."After waiting for hours at the station, the trainspotter finally copped a rare Class 40 locomotive. "vehicleentertainmentsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal.""My younger brother copped my favorite pen from my desk." "policepropertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt."After seeing his older brother succeed, Mark copped his study habits and improved his grades. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo earn by bad behavior."Because he consistently cheated on tests, Mark copped a reputation as a dishonest student. "moralcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with βtoβ) to admit, especially to a crime."Harold copped to being known as "Dirty Harry"."policelawguiltactionstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareFor a pimp to recruit a prostitute into the stable."The ruthless pimp copped another young woman struggling with addiction, further expanding his stable of prostitutes. "sexsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRising to a point or head; conical; pointed; crested."The copped roof of the castle turret stood prominently against the skyline. "appearancenaturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
