cop-wise
adjEtymology From cop + -wise (“way; manner”).
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Slang Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
- The three passengers were ordered out of the Hyundai by loudspeaker. Two quickly complied and exited on the right-hand side of the car in cop-wise fashion, with their hands high and visible. They were put to the ground and handcuffed.1994, Sim B. Sitkin, Robert J. Bies, The Legalistic organization:
- Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it."2000, Cliff Chandler, The Paragons: