Meanings
Attested since 1942 as “flee, escape, cop (an) out”.[1]
How to pronounce "cop out":
AU
To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.
Example: "Faced with the prospect of cooking for himself, his first thought was to cop out and order a pizza."
To plead guilty and ask for mercy.
Example Sentences
1
He always finds a way to cop out of doing his chores.
2
Don't cop out on me now, we need your help.
3
He tried to cop out of taking responsibility for his actions.
4
I'm tired of hearing him cop out with excuses.
5
The politician tried to cop out of answering the tough questions.
