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coppers Definition and Meaning in English (coppers definition)

noun
Synonyms:copsfuzzbobbies
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Coppers definition: A colloquial and informal term, often used in British English, to refer to police officers.

Definitions of Coppers

  1. 1noun(slang)

    A colloquial and informal term, often used in British English, to refer to police officers.

  2. 2noun

    The plural form of copper, referring to the reddish-brown metallic element.

  3. 3noun

    The plural form of copper, referring to coins made of copper or small denomination coins.

Example Sentences

casual

“The coppers arrived quickly at the scene of the incident.”

casual

“He had a pocket full of coppers after emptying his piggy bank.”

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nouncopper
nouncopperplate
adjectivecoppery

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