English · Slang Attested

holler copper

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To draw attention to something about to happen or already in progress in the hope of preventing it from proceeding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho mọi người chú ý đến điều gì đó để ngăn chặn nó

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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