cop-out

Meaning

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

Frequency

46k
Etymology

Deverbal from cop out.

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