Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cop-to
verb
/ˈkɒp tuː/
Definition
To admit to a wrongdoing or confess to something.
Examples
- After much deliberation, he decided to cop-to his mistake.
- She finally copped-to stealing the cookies from the jar.
- During the interrogation, the suspect copped-to his involvement in the crime.
Meaning
Cop-to is a slang expression used primarily in informal contexts, meaning to confess or acknowledge something, often used in relation to a crime or mistake.
Synonyms
- admit
- confess
- acknowledge
