Meaning of the word copping in English

What does copping mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

copping

US /ˈkɑːpɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɒpɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to take or steal something

Example:
He was caught copping a few apples from the orchard.
Are you copping a feel?
2.

to receive or obtain something, often something undesirable

Example:
He ended up copping a lot of criticism for his decision.
The team was copping a lot of flak after their poor performance.
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