English · Slang Attested

cops

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The police, considered as a group entity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

"Maybe he'll git the cops after you, Jack." "I'll watch out fer dat, Nick, an' you must watch out too," answered Jack Sagger.

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 “cops” mean?

The police, considered as a group entity.

Is “cops” formal or informal?

cops is generally slang.

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