cop-killer
cop-killer · cop-killers
A person who deliberately kills an on-duty police officerA person who deliberately kills an on-duty police officer.
Meaning
2 sensesA person who deliberately kills an on-duty police officer.
(US, slang)A Teflon-coated bullet.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From cop + killer. From the bullet's (bullets') supposed ability to penetrate body armor,From cop + killer.
From the bullet's (bullets') supposed ability to penetrate body armor, thus endangering police officers.
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Forms
plural: cop-killers| Singular | cop-killer |
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See also
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