coplike
Informal slang describing behavior, appearance, or mannerisms that are characteristic of a police officer.
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Informal slang describing behavior, appearance, or mannerisms that are characteristic of a police officer. Someone acting coplike might be overly authoritative, suspicious of everyone, stiff and formal, or just giving off that unmistakable law-enforcement vibe even in civilian clothing. It can be used neutrally or critically depending on context — sometimes it's just an observation, other times it's an accusation that someone is acting like a narc or killjoy at a party.
He stood in the corner watching everyone with his arms crossed, looking so coplike that people started hiding their drinks.
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(slang) Resembling a cop; policelike.
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