netcop
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A user who attempts to enforce netiquette or other standards, especially on Usenet.
Register: Internet, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Isn't the infamous "netcop" post that gets reposted here weekly your justification for continuing the discussion on news.admin, due to your interpretation of news.admin's charter?
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 “netcop” mean?
A user who attempts to enforce netiquette or other standards, especially on Usenet.
Is “netcop” formal or informal?
netcop is generally Internet, derogatory, slang.