Why Is It Called Copout?

by 1942, noun ("a cowardly escape, an evasion") and verb ("sneak off, escape, give up without trying"), American English slang, perhaps from cop a plea (c.

What does that's a cop out mean?

1 : to back out (as of an unwanted responsibility) cop out on jury duty. 2 : to avoid or neglect problems, responsibilities, or commitments accused the mayor of copping out on the issue. Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About cop-out.

What is a Copput?

a person who cops out: Everyone helped as they had promised, except for one cop-out.