adjective
copped
adjective
1
Rising to a point; having a peak, cone shape, or crest.
"The old cottage had a copped roof that rose to a single point."
"She wore a tall, copped hat typical of the period."
How to Use Copped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something pointed or peaked, like a cone-shaped roof or hat.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with the informal past tense of the verb "to cop" (as in "copped a plea" or "copped an attitude") — this is a completely different, older word describing shape.
When to use it
Old-fashioned and rarely used today; mostly found in descriptions of historical architecture or costume.
Word Forms
more copped comparative, most copped superlative
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The old cottage had a _____ roof that rose to a single point.