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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Copperman

copperman:1.the sentient heart of the international computer system which is destined to be the future ruler of the earth upon the event of the inevitable apocolypse 2. the tin man's younger brother. 3. a stage in alchemy relating to the produsction of the 'golden man", a form of homunculus 3.worship money, we will hang the last priest with the guts of the last king, archaic language!

all hail unto copperman who hath delivered us from liberty

by rev rackashack September 11, 2003

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Coppertone

Nickname given to some one of pale complexion.

Nickname given to someone who has difficulty tanning, who may only turn red or suffer sunburn after extended time in the sun.

Similar to calling a very large person tiny.

Abbreviated - Copper

Don't let coppertone out in the sun, we don't want him to burn like last weekend.

by GFY4273 November 29, 2011

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coppertunities

A term coined by copper mountain ski resort, to describe thier latest job openings. A portmanteau combining the words opportunity and copper. The general consensus being that it is simular to an opportunity although in fact it is much worse than that.

I had a great interview and Copper Mountain offered me a few different copportunities to work there. After much consideration I've decided to rob a gas station with a fake gun. Then I'll either be shot dead by the cops or taken to jail. In my opinion those are both better coppertunities.

by Escobar Marineros March 9, 2021

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