cop-out
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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
verbDefinition 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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Synonyms for cop-out
Synonyms: Noun
avoidance, dodging, ducking, eluding, elusion, escape, evasion, out, shaking, shunning
Synonyms: Verb
back down, back off, back out, fink out, renege
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cop-out
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cop-out
: an excuse for not doing something
: something that avoids dealing with a problem in an appropriate way
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