Definition of cop-out
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
verb
copped out; copping out; cops out
Definition of cop out (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of cop-out was circa 1942
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