cop-wise
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Etymology 1
From cop + wise (“knowledgeable”).
Adjective
cop-wise (comparative more cop-wise, superlative most cop-wise)
- Alternative form of copwise
Etymology 2
From cop + -wise (“way; manner”).
Adjective
cop-wise (comparative more cop-wise, superlative most cop-wise)
- (slang) Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
- 1994, Sim B. Sitkin, Robert J. Bies, The Legalistic organization:
- The three passengers were ordered out of the Hyundai by loudspeaker. Two quickly complied and exited on the right-hand side of the car in cop-wise fashion, with their hands high and visible. They were put to the ground and handcuffed.
- 2000, Cliff Chandler, The Paragons:
- Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it."
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