cop
noun · KOP
an informal word for a police officer
पुलिसवाला (अनौपचारिक)
Usage
a traffic copcops and robbersan undercover cop
Examples
The cop stopped the car and asked for the licence.
The children were playing cops and robbers.
Common mistake
Dear Cop, I wish to report a theft.
Dear Officer, I wish to report a theft.
Cop is informal; don't use it in a formal letter.
Remember: Cop: a short, casual word for the police.
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