Meaning of holler copper | Babel Free
/ˌhɑ.lɚ ˈkɑ.pɚ/Definitions
To draw attention to something about to happen or already in progress in the hope of preventing it from proceeding.
US, intransitive, slang
Examples
“It's alright to holler copper on a guy—but this guy was her friend.”
““I will never forgive myself if I am compelled to holler copper on anybody whatsoever,” Fatso says, “but,” he says, “of course I will do so as a last resort to prevent Gregorio from marrying Betty Lou. ...””
“The first thing to remember is that there has not been a smidgen of proof that Graziano committed any offense save a technical violation of the commission's Rule 64, which requires a boxer to holler copper when any sinister influence makes a pass at him.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.