Cooping: meaning, definitions and examples
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cooping
[ ˈkuːpɪŋ ]
informal use
Cooping refers to a practice where a person is confined or imprisoned, especially in a small or cramped space for an extended period. This term can also apply to a situation in which a person is kept in isolation or under duress, particularly in relation to systemic practices or rituals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was cooping up in his room for days due to the storm.
- The raccoon was cooping in the small shed.
- They felt like they were cooping themselves by not socializing.
- The teenagers were cooping inside to avoid the rain.
Translations
Translations of the word "cooping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cooperação
🇮🇳 सहयोग
🇩🇪 Zusammenarbeit
🇮🇩 kerja sama
🇺🇦 співпраця
🇵🇱 współpraca
🇯🇵 協力
🇫🇷 coopération
🇪🇸 cooperación
🇹🇷 iş birliği
🇰🇷 협력
🇸🇦 تعاون
🇨🇿 spolupráce
🇸🇰 spolupráca
🇨🇳 合作
🇸🇮 sodelovanje
🇮🇸 samstarf
🇰🇿 ынтымақтастық
🇬🇪 თანამშრომლობა
🇦🇿 əməkdaşlıq
🇲🇽 cooperación
Etymology
The term 'cooping' is derived from the verb 'coop', which has its origins in Middle English. The word 'coop' originally meant a small enclosure or cage used for confining animals. It can be traced back to the Old English word 'cūpa', which means a container or vessel. Over time, the term evolved to describe any cramped or confined space, especially in the context of keeping animals. In the 19th century, 'cooping' began to appear in the context of human confinement, particularly involving illegal practices or rituals, as discussed in historical accounts involving political manipulation. The transition reflects both the literal sense of being confined and the figurative sense of being oppressed or restricted in one's freedom.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,689, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.