check cop

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Meaning · English

An adhesive used by cheats to steal chips or coins from a stack using the palm of the hand.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Aside from that the professional gambler may use the "check cop" to diminish the pile of checks which the Opponent may have, or may use his own marked cards if he can manage to get them into the game

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “check cop” mean?

An adhesive used by cheats to steal chips or coins from a stack using the palm of the hand.

Is “check cop” formal or informal?

check cop is generally slang.