cops
Translation
cops, police
Examples
The cops arrived at the scene.
The cops arrived at the scene.
Someone called the cops.
Someone called the cops.
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) police officers. The cops are investigating the crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: police, officers, bobbies (UK)
Etymology
Short for 'copper', slang for a police officer, possibly from their copper badges or the verb 'to cop' (to catch).
Memory Tips
A very common informal word for police. Remember it's the plural of 'cop'.