COPOUTS

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Definition

noun

Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
“His disappearance on the day of the audition was just a cop-out.”
An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
“It was a cop-out to say he couldn't sign the petition because he sprained his wrist.”
A person who cops out.
“He's always a cop-out when there's hard work to be done.”