cop-out
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cop–out

noun \ˈkäp-ˌat\

Definition of COP-OUT

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

First Known Use of COP-OUT

circa 1942

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