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Meaning of cop-wise | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.

slang

Examples

“The three passengers were ordered out of the Hyundai by loudspeaker. Two quickly complied and exited on the right-hand side of the car in cop-wise fashion, with their hands high and visible. They were put to the ground and handcuffed.”
“Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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