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The term Copper was the original, unshortened word, originally used in Britain to mean "someone who captures". (In British English the term Cop is recorded (Shorter Oxford Dictionary) in the sense of 'To Capture' from 1704, derived from the Latin 'Capere' via the Old French 'Caper'). The common myth is that it's a term referring to the police officer's buttons which are made of copper.
These bloddy coppers are everywhere in this town !
copper by swaggytheo May 24, 2016
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Term used by gangsters in the 20's and 30's for a police officer.
Meh, ya aint gonna get me copper, see.
copper by Sarcha the Prophet March 23, 2005
A slang term used for police officers.
see also pig,50
the term "coppers" can be traced back tot he early 19th century in new york city when the first police force consisting of an 8 men unarmed patrol unit wore on their shirt an 8 point copper badge to distinguish themselves as officers of the law. as a result the general public started calling them coppers
goddamn yo, yesterday i got pulled over by the copper for driving without my headlights turned on
copper by Juan Gil August 30, 2005
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COPPER by radeline October 22, 2020
The 29th element with the symbol Cu and a beautiful pink-orange hue. Copper is a huge multi-tasker metal, with decorative, industrial, plumbing, electronic, and culinary uses, making it extremely useful in everyday life. Most of its practical applications make use of Copper's availability and conductivity. It is widespread in many countries, and is easily accessible. Copper is also the 2nd most conductive metal. In addition to being common and a great transmitter, it is very soft, allowing it to be bent into many different shapes easily. However, as good as Copper may seem, it is chemically reactive in the air, quickly developing a black tarnish that ruins the orange-y hue that many people love. It is also too soft; requiring the support of other metals for strength. The name "Copper" comes from the Latin "Cuprum", meaning "from the island of Cyprus". The Romans discovered that this metal was abundant on Cyprus, and mined large quantities of it.
Copper is an outstanding metal in terms of uses and applications.
Copper by CHNOPS July 8, 2020
(Mainly Brit.)

A term used for spare or loose change.
Oi Bob, you got any coppers, I need to buy a pack of crisps.
copper by Miljan Glenny February 19, 2009
Copper is very sexy
Copper by PENIS69696969DICK November 7, 2021