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Copper tan

A tan on the left arm of a police officer, that occurs from driving around for a lengthy period of time, with his left arm hanging out the window. During the summer months, police officers wear short sleeved shirts. But because they spend most of their time in the cruiser, only their left arm gets tanned from the sleeve down to their fingers. The word, "copper" is derived from the nickname given to police, because their badges were made of copper. That term was then abbreviated to "cop".

This is similar to a farmer's tan; in which both arms are effected.
Woman at the beach: Sir! Can you help me? You're a cop, right? Somebody just stole the wallet out of my shoes!!

Man: Sure, I'll be happy to help. But I'm not even in uniform. I'm only wearing swimming trunks. How did you know I was a police officer?

Woman: That's easy! Because you have a copper tan! Oh...and because your beach towel, duffel bag, beach umbrella, and beach chair all have "Police" written in huge letters...and you have a badge pinned to your chest. That must hurt.

Man: It does.
by Cravicky June 20, 2015
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copper slag

a non offensive way to call someone a slag.
Girl one: hey i just got on my boyfriends cousin

Girl two: god your such a copper slag
by baybbekenny June 6, 2011
mugGet the copper slagmug.

Copper (Mindustry)

The most basic material in the game, used in most constructions and mixed materials, also used as ammunition
Copper (mindustry) is a material that is widely used
by Labbit 35 December 13, 2020
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drown a copper

Uh oh, things are getting strenuous. Just popping off to drown a copper.
by Baron Of Stuff November 28, 2007
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coppers helmet

Head of penis. Copper is British slang for a policeman, their protective hats are bell shaped
I don't know how the soccer player didn't score from that position.
I could have put it in the net using my coppers helmet!
by mshypz July 3, 2017
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copper rocket

I realized I was on a nude beach when I saw all the copper rockets.
by Urban cox December 8, 2015
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Copper Dropper

When you leave a trail of evidence that you are a swinger at your place of work
I accidentally left a copper dropper when the office manager found my condom in the foyer of the office and called me out for it.
by Nilzzzzz January 29, 2023
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