English Explanatory Dictionary

cop-out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
  2. An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
  3. A person who cops out.

Pronunciation

En-au-cop-out.ogg

Word forms

cop-out cop-outs copout

Etymology

Deverbal from cop out.

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