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What does "cop-out" mean?

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Rebecca

"Cop-out" means to avoid doing something that should be done. This may be because you are afraid or shy to do it or you just don't feel like doing it. Ex: I copped out of my dentist appointment. I really don't like going to the dentist. Ex: He copped out of the race.

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