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cop-wise en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From cop + wise (“knowledgeable”).

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of copwise.
    alt of copwise

Forms

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more cop-wise Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most cop-wise Degree=Sup lexicographic

cop-wise en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From cop + -wise (“way; manner”).

Meanings

  1. (slang) Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
    • Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it." 2000, Cliff Chandler, The Paragons:
    • The three passengers were ordered out of the Hyundai by loudspeaker. Two quickly complied and exited on the right-hand side of the car in cop-wise fashion, with their hands high and visible. They were put to the ground and handcuffed. 1994, Sim B. Sitkin, Robert J. Bies, The Legalistic organization:

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more cop-wise Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most cop-wise Degree=Sup lexicographic