holler copper
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Meaning · English
To draw attention to something about to happen or already in progress in the hope of preventing it from proceeding.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's alright to holler copper on a guy—but this guy was her friend.
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 “holler copper” mean?
To draw attention to something about to happen or already in progress in the hope of preventing it from proceeding.
Is “holler copper” formal or informal?
holler copper is generally slang.