copping

American  

[kop-ing] / ˈkɒp ɪŋ /

noun

1. the winding of yarn into a cap from a cone, bobbin, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of copping

First recorded in 1785–95; cop ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Perhaps she considers it a dramatic cheat, as though the writer were copping out of the hard work of dramatization.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

South African lock Lood de Jager will miss the rest of the Autumn Series of internationals after copping a four-match ban for a no-arms tackle a win over France at the weekend.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

He hasn’t gotten where he is by questioning coaches or copping attitudes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

"I remember standing on the fine-leg boundary in Pretoria and copping it from South Africa fans," he says.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2023

You know, check the place out—make sure ain't no badges copping some z's in the back.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers