copping

American

[kop-ing] / ˈkɒp ɪŋ /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of copping

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

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copping

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

Hugh got involved when he got "fed up with farmers copping a lot of flak" about their emissions.

From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2024

Despite that history, copping to such an experience is more likely to get you labeled mentally ill than a mystic.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 10, 2022

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

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