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harvesting (or) picking copper

(verb) Exclusive to the southern Appalachian region of the United States, the term refers to the taking, or stealing, of copper material to sell to a scrap yard for a monetary gain. Of all the precious metals copper is one that yields the biggest payoff. Though nearly non-existent now, nearer the turn of the twenty-first century when copper prices were at all-time highs copper enthusiasts were cutting down power lines for the thick copper enclosed within. As a result of such exploits some people did indeed lose their lives. FYI: such practices are indeed felonious. Persons involved in such activities may find themselves incarcerated if caught up in such acts. Be careful, trust no one.
Back in the day, whenever they went out harvesting (or) picking copper, it wasn't uncommon for the entire hollow to lose electricity for a couple of days on account of Chris and Tommy sawing down several nearby power poles. Motherfucking low-life thieves caused me to miss quite a few episodes of The Montel Williams Show.
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coppibilities 

noun; the fact or state of being a potential copp, or purchase.

derived from the words copp and "possibilities"
"Hagerstown Outlet Mall is full of coppibilities!"
coppibilities by shsthaniel December 30, 2009

codpiece 

1)A pouch that holds male genitalia for easy access.
Why do all the people on "Reign" wear a codpiece?
codpiece by Anonymous July 3, 2003

Cro copped 

To be knocked out or down by a roundhouse kick to the head.
I cro copped his ass during that fight!

Coppler Effect 

Wave phenomenon of traffic compression and decompression, the degree of which varies in relation to the proximilty of a traffic cop, caused by motorists uniformly slowing upon approaching the police and gradually speeding up the further they go after passing.
Joe knew that even though cars were crawling along right at the speed limit, it wasn't just traffic. A few quick glances confirmed it was merely coppler effect, as the radar gun was clearly visible protruding from the patrol car. It was only a matter of minutes before everyone would again be cruising at 75 mph.
Coppler Effect by rossirossi September 18, 2011
When you claim someone elses property e.g their house or couch.
Man: Would you please leave my house?
Woman: Nuh uh, I copped it!
Man: Wrong house homie! Gotta leave!
Woman: Nuhhhh uhhh I copped the house!
Man: What the fuck does that mean?
copped by sainnotinsain March 25, 2017
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
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Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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