cop-out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
Register: slang
Examples
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).
Sense 2
An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A person who cops out.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cop-out” mean?
Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
Is “cop-out” formal or informal?
cop-out is generally slang.