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cop-out /ˈkɑːpˌaʊt/ noun
plural cop-outs
cop-out
/ˈkɑːpˌaʊt/
noun
plural cop-outs
Learner's definition of COP-OUT
[count] informal + disapproving
: an excuse for not doing something(不做某事的)借口
: something that avoids dealing with a problem in an appropriate way逃避的手法
see also cop out at 2cop

cop-out

1 of 2

noun

1
: the act or an instance of copping out
2
: an excuse or means for copping out : pretext
3
: a person who cops out

cop out

2 of 2

verb

copped out; copping out; cops out

intransitive verb

1
: to back out (as of an unwanted responsibility)
cop out on jury duty
2
: to avoid or neglect problems, responsibilities, or commitments
accused the mayor of copping out on the issue

Example Sentences

Verb don't cop out on your promise to pay for the damage

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1952, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cop-out was circa 1942

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