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What does cop mean?
More broadly, to get hold of or obtain anything.
"Where'd you cop that jacket? Need one immediately."
Origin
Long-standing AAVE and general slang for getting or taking ('cop a feel,' 'cop a plea'); sneaker and streetwear culture made 'cop' the standard word for buying a release.
Frequently asked questions
What does cop mean in sneaker slang?
It means to buy something — usually a hyped drop you've been waiting on. 'Cop or drop' asks whether you'd buy it or pass.
What does cop mean in slang?
It means to buy, get, or acquire something; in streetwear it's the standard word for purchasing a release.
What does 'cop or drop' mean?
It's a question asking whether a release is worth buying ('cop') or skipping ('drop').
Where did cop as 'buy' come from?
From older AAVE and general slang meaning to get or take; sneaker culture narrowed it to mean purchasing a drop.
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