cop-wise
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Meaning · English
Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The three passengers were ordered out of the Hyundai by loudspeaker. Two quickly complied and exited on the right-hand side of the car in cop-wise fashion, with their hands high and visible. They were put to the ground and handcuffed.
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 “cop-wise” mean?
Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
Is “cop-wise” formal or informal?
cop-wise is generally slang.