cop

noun · KOP

CEFR C1

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.

Useful for

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