Cop-out
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cop-out is a noun meaning (slang) Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
Meaning
(slang) Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
More Meanings
- (slang) An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
- (slang) A person who cops out.
Example Sentences
He's always a cop-out when there's hard work to be done.
His disappearance on the day of the audition was just a cop-out.
It was a cop-out to say he couldn't sign the petition because he sprained his wrist.
“It’s interesting what he stayed away from,” said Cameron. “Look, I love the film-making, but I did feel that it was a bit of a moral cop-out.”
Word Forms
- cop-outs
- copout
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avoidance, sorry, apology, escape, excuse, sufficient.
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