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• cop–out (noun)

cop–out /ˈkɑːpˌaʊt/ noun plural cop–outs cop–out /ˈkɑːpˌaʊt/ noun plural cop–outs Britannica Dictionary definition of COP–OUT [count] informal + disapproving 1 : an excuse for not doing something

• He played poorly and used his recent illness as a cop-out.
• She says she doesn't have the time, but that's just a cop-out. [=she really does have the time]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : something that avoids dealing with a problem in an appropriate way

• The ending of the book is a disappointing cop-out.

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