COPOUT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word COPOUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COPOUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Cop-out

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkɒpaʊt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an instance of avoiding a commitment or responsibility

Short Definition:

instance of avoiding commitment or responsibility

Examples:
  • the government's green paper is a complete cop-out
  • some parents fudge the issue by saying that the grandparent has gone away for a little while, but this kind of cop-out is likely to undermine their credibility

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