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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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