Copping: meaning, definitions and examples
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copping
[ หkรคpษชล ]
casual language
Copping is an informal term that often means obtaining or acquiring something, usually in a casual or nonchalant manner. In contemporary usage, it frequently refers to the act of purchasing items, especially sneakers or streetwear. It can also mean to take control of a situation or to master a particular skill or activity. The term originated from African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and has since been adopted into broader slang usage.
Synonyms
acquiring, obtaining, purchasing, securing.
Examples of usage
- I'm copping those new shoes tomorrow.
- She was copping some trendy clothes at the sale.
- He's copping skills in street art.
- They were copping the vibe of the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "copping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคเคฒ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Abschneiden
๐ฎ๐ฉ memotong
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑััะทะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤcie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆญใใ
๐ซ๐ท coupe
๐ช๐ธ corte
๐น๐ท kesme
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฅด๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทุน
๐จ๐ฟ ลezรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ rezanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ rezanje
๐ฎ๐ธ skera
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษsmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ corte
Etymology
The term 'copping' has its roots in the early 20th century and is derived from the word 'cop,' which in slang means to take or to capture. The word 'cop' itself traces back to the Latin word 'capere,' meaning to seize or take. Over the decades, 'copping' evolved within urban and youth cultures, particularly within hip-hop and streetwear communities. The term gained significant traction in the 2010s with the rise of sneaker culture, where fans often use the term to describe their efforts in acquiring limited edition sneakers. Today, 'copping' has expanded beyond just shoes and clothing, encompassing a broader range of contexts including music, art, and lifestyle.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,374, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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