noun

robocop

ROH-boh-kahp

Robocop (noun) means a police officer who is part machine, part human — a cyborg cop. Example: “The comic imagined a future where a wounded officer is rebuilt as a robocop.”

noun

A police officer who is part machine, part human — a cyborg cop.

"The comic imagined a future where a wounded officer is rebuilt as a robocop."

"Fans still quote lines from the original robocop movie."

How to use robocop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cyborg police officer, made famous by the movie of the same name.

Common pairings

a robocop movie like a robocop

Word forms

robocops plural

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Etymology

A blend of "robo-" and "cop," popularized by the 1987 film RoboCop.

· First attested 1987

Class of 1987 robocop joined the language around 1987.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “robocop” mean?

The word “robocop” means a police officer who is part machine, part human — a cyborg cop. In plain terms, a cyborg police officer, made famous by the movie of the same name.

How do you pronounce “robocop”?

“Robocop” is pronounced ROH-boh-kahp (/ˈɹoʊ.boʊˌkɑp/ in IPA).

How do you use “robocop” in a sentence?

Here is “robocop” used in a sentence: “The comic imagined a future where a wounded officer is rebuilt as a robocop.”

What part of speech is “robocop”?

“Robocop” is a noun.

Where does the word “robocop” come from?

The word “robocop” dates back to around 1987. A blend of "robo-" and "cop," popularized by the 1987 film RoboCop.