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1. | [ noun ] (informal) uncomplimentary terms for a policeman | |
Synonyms: | copper fuzz pig bull | |
Related terms: | policeman colloquialism | |
2. | [ verb ] (criminal law) take by theft | |
Synonyms: | glom snitch knock_off thieve hook | |
Examples: | "Someone snitched my wallet!" |
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Related terms: | steal larceny | |
3. | [ verb ] (law,criminal law) take into custody, as of suspected criminals, by the police | |
Synonyms: | arrest pick_up nail apprehend nab collar | |
Related terms: | clutch seize bull apprehension apprehender | |
Similar spelling: |
coup copy Copp Cope coop coypu Coupe Coppa co-op cowpie cowpea cob cove coif Coby Cobb Covey cobia Cobey |