Kop
/kɑːp/noun
In South African and Australian regions, it is a term for a hill.
We hiked up the kop to watch the sunrise.
Often appears as...
- hike up the kop
- top of the kop
noun
In English soccer, it represents a specific terrace or stand in a stadium, particularly the one behind one of the goals.
He's sitting in The Kop for the Liverpool game.
Often appears as...
- the kop stand
- sit in the kop
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In South African and Australian regions, it is a term for a hill.
We hiked up the kop to watch the sunrise.
Often appears as...
- hike up the kop
- top of the kop
noun
In English soccer, it represents a specific terrace or stand in a stadium, particularly the one behind one of the goals.
He's sitting in The Kop for the Liverpool game.
Often appears as...
- the kop stand
- sit in the kop
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Understanding
In South Africa, 'kop' can have a cultural importance, often linked with the country’s history and landscape.
Historical battles often took place on the kop.
Pro Tip 2/2Outdoor Activity
The word is often used in the context of outdoor activities related to nature and sightseeing.
Pack a picnic to enjoy at the top of the kop!
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Quote examples
Conor Coady
English Athlete
I started watching Liverpool on the Kop; my earliest memories were 2000 onwards when Liverpool won the Treble under Gerard Houllier.
Quote examples
Conor Coady
English Athlete
I started watching Liverpool on the Kop; my earliest memories were 2000 onwards when Liverpool won the Treble under Gerard Houllier.
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