Cop off
Meaning: Hook up with, successfully attract someone (British).
To 'cop off' with someone means to hook up with them romantically. Similar to 'pull' or 'get off with.' 'Copping off' at a party means finding romantic success. Northern British usage particularly.
Examples
- Did you cop off last night? 你昨晚搭讪成功了吗?¿Ligaste anoche?昨夜いい人見つかった?어젯밤에 누구 만났어?
- He copped off with her at the party. 他在派对上和她搞到一起了Él ligó con ella en la fiesta彼はパーティーで彼女といい仲になった그는 파티에서 그녀랑 엮였어.
- On the cop. 在物色对象De ligueナンパ中작업 중이야.
Pronunciation
/kɒp ɒf/
Usage Guide
Context: hookups, nightlife, Northern
Tone: casual, laddish
✓ Do Say
- Cop off勾搭上ligarいい仲になる사귀게 되다
- Copped off搞到一起了ligóいい仲になった사귀게 됐다
✗ Don't Say
- Northern British primarily主要在英格兰北部使用Se usa principalmente en el norte de Inglaterra主にイギリス北部で使われる表現주로 영국 북부 지역 표현
Common Mistakes
- Same as 'pull' essentially
Origin & History
British slang where 'cop' means to get or catch. 'Copping off' is catching romantic attention. Particularly Northern British usage.
Etymology: Cop (catch/get) + off
First recorded: British slang, 20th century
Cultural Context
Era: 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Northern British culture
Regional notes: Particularly Northern British.
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