Cop ( noun , verb , verb )

(As a noun)

Cop ( noun )

1. A police officer.
2. A member of a police force.

Origin:

Shortened form of copper ("police officer"), from the copper buttons on early police uniforms.

Examples:

1. He saw a cop on the corner and crossed the street.
2. The cop pulled him over for speeding.
3. The cop asked for his driver's license.
4. The cop took down his information.
5. He had to talk to the cop about the accident.

(As a verb)

Cop ( verb )

1. A police officer.
2. A member of a police force.

Origin:

Shortened form of copper ("police officer"), from the copper buttons on early police uniforms.

Examples:

1. He saw a cop on the corner and crossed the street.
2. The cop pulled him over for speeding.
3. The cop asked for his driver's license.
4. The cop took down his information.
5. He had to talk to the cop about the accident.

(As a verb)

Cop ( verb )

1. A police officer.
2. A member of a police force.

Origin:

Shortened form of copper ("police officer"), from the copper buttons on early police uniforms.

Examples:

1. He saw a cop on the corner and crossed the street.
2. The cop pulled him over for speeding.
3. The cop asked for his driver's license.
4. The cop took down his information.
5. He had to talk to the cop about the accident.