copping
Grabbing for yourself
Copping is getting or obtaining something, often with a suggestion of acquisition that's quick, opportunistic, or illicit: copping drugs on the corner, copping a feel.
To cop to something is to admit it: He finally copped to the theft.
Copping a plea means accepting a plea bargain.
To cop out is to avoid responsibility or take the easy way out.
Coming into possession
- obtainingGetting possession of
- scoringEarning points in competition
- snaggingGetting caught on something
- grabbingTaking hold suddenly
securing · landing · bagging · procuring · gaining · attaining · buying · purchasing
Unlawful taking of property
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
- swipingTaking something swiftly
- nabbingSeizing or apprehending
- snatchingSeizing quickly, abruptly
pilfering · pinching · nicking · boosting · lifting · heisting · filching · purloining
Admitting to a fault
- acknowledgingAccepting as true
- acceptingWilling to receive
- concedingAcknowledging another's claim
- fessing upAdmitting guilt or truth
owning up · taking responsibility · coming clean · plea deal
Reproducing something exactly
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- jackingLifting with a lever
- ripping offCheating or overcharging
- liftingRaising something heavy
appropriating · emulating · borrowing · mimicking · knockoff
getting
Coming into possession
- obtainingGetting possession of
- scoringEarning points in competition
- snaggingGetting caught on something
grabbing · securing · landing · bagging · procuring · gaining · attaining · buying · purchasing · picking up
theft
Unlawful taking of property
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
- swipingTaking something swiftly
- nabbingSeizing or apprehending
snatching · pilfering · pinching · nicking · boosting · lifting · heisting · filching · purloining · thievery
confessing
Admitting to a fault
- acknowledgingAccepting as true
- acceptingWilling to receive
- concedingAcknowledging another's claim
owning up · taking responsibility · fessing up · coming clean · plea deal
copying
Reproducing something exactly
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- jackingLifting with a lever
- ripping offCheating or overcharging
lifting · appropriating · emulating · borrowing · mimicking · knockoff
catching
Able to be transmitted
- Sneaker Culturesneakers, kicks, sneakerhead, sneakerheads, deadstock
- acquiringobtaining, getting, grabbing, seizing, taking
coppinggiving away
Transferring without payment
surrendering · relinquishing · giving up · losing · forfeiting
- copping outEvading obligation or commitment
- copping a feelIllicit sexual touching
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