Cop out

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.

"Faced with the prospect of cooking for himself, his first thought was to cop out and order a pizza."

2.VerbTo plead guilty and ask for mercy.

3.VerbTo blame; to assign blame to; to get into trouble.

"His lawyer copped him out on just one felony charge."

4.VerbTo remove from a situation or crowd, such as for arrest or punishment.

"Somebody should have copped him out last night."

5.VerbTo leave a gang.

"I can't believe you copped out on us."

6.VerbTo abandon, let down or betray (someone).

"She thought I'd copped out on her."

7.VerbTo win (someone) over; to get on (someone's) good side.

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