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Cop

usgb/kɑːp/Volume
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Informal Use

Used in casual conversation more than in formal reports or news broadcasts.

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I saw a couple of cops at the diner.
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Singular and Plural

'Cop' can refer to one or many police officers depending on the context.

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A cop is patrolling the neighborhood.
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Cultural Perception

The word can have different connotations depending on the country and cultural attitude towards police.

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In some communities, calling police 'cops' might sound disrespectful.
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