cop-wise
cop-wise is the alternative form of copwise.
Meaning of copwise
Adjective
copwise (comparative more copwise, superlative most copwise)
- Possessing the knowledge and expertise typical of police officers; having police smarts.
- They were copwise. Hiltz knew him from the Deutsches Haus. Smith provoked discord routinely. They were copwise.2014, James Ellroy, Perfidia
Adjective
cop-wise (comparative more cop-wise, superlative most cop-wise)
- Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
- 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.1994, Sim B. Sitkin, Robert J. Bies, The Legalistic organization
- Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it."2000, Cliff Chandler, The Paragons
Forms of cop-wise
| comparative | more cop-wise |
|---|---|
| superlative | most cop-wise |
Origin of cop-wise
From cop + wise (“knowledgeable”).
From cop + -wise (“way; manner”).
Questions about cop-wise
- What does cop-wise mean?
- Cop-wise means befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
- What is cop-wise the alternative form of?
- Cop-wise is the alternative form of copwise.
- What part of speech is cop-wise?
- Cop-wise is an adjective.
Words near cop-wise in the dictionary
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