kop

¹

[kop]

noun

1. a hill.

kop.

²

abbreviation

1. kopeck.

kop

/ kɒp /

noun

1. a prominent isolated hill or mountain in southern Africa See inselberg

Word History and Origins

Origin of kop¹

1825–35; < Afrikaans: literally, head, hence high or top part. See cop ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of kop¹

from Afrikaans: head, hence high part; compare German Kopf head; see _cop ²

Example Sentences

Hugo Ekitike was the last Liverpool player off the pitch at Anfield with a fist pump to The Kop as they chanted the name of their new cult hero.

From BBC

Ekitike might face a future fight for his place only weeks after making a £70m from Eintracht Frankfurt, with Newcastle United rebel Alexander Isak still on Liverpool's agenda - but he stated his case eloquently with a superb individual display that made him an instant hero on The Kop.

From BBC

The Kop was adorned with banners paying tribute to Jota, including one for his family reading: 'Anfield will always be your home.

From BBC

With Jota's family expected to be in attendance, a rousing rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' was followed by a period of silence as a fan-led mosaic in the Kop and Sir Kenny Dalglish stand were held up to read 'DJ20' and 'AS30'.

From BBC

Fans sang "Oh he wears the number 20" in tribute as the players made their way on to the pitch prior to kick-off, with a flag in the Kop saying 'Anfield will always be your home'.

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