Cop off

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual
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Meaning: Hook up with, successfully attract someone (British).

搭讪成功,和某人勾搭上(英式英语)。
Ligar con alguien, conquistar a alguien (inglés británico).
誰かとうまくいく、いい仲になる(イギリス英語)。
누군가와 엮이다, 성공적으로 꼬시다 (영국식).

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.

'Cop off'指和某人发展浪漫关系。类似于'pull'或'get off with'。在派对上'copping off'意味着恋爱方面有收获。尤其在英格兰北部常用。
'Cop off' con alguien significa ligar o tener un encuentro romántico con esa persona. Similar a 'pull' o 'get off with.' 'Copping off' en una fiesta significa tener éxito ligando. Se usa especialmente en el norte de Inglaterra.
「Cop off」は誰かとロマンチックな関係になること。「Pull」や「get off with」に似ている。パーティーで「copping off」するとは、恋愛的にうまくいくこと。特にイギリス北部でよく使われる。
누군가와 'cop off'한다는 것은 로맨틱하게 엮이는 것을 뜻합니다. 'Pull'이나 'get off with'과 비슷한 의미입니다. 파티에서 'copping off'한다는 것은 로맨틱한 성공을 거두었다는 뜻입니다. 특히 영국 북부 지역에서 많이 사용됩니다.

Examples

  1. 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?
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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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.

Variations

Cop offCopped offOn the cop

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