cop an attitude
slang To act irritably. Don't cop an attitude with me, young lady, or I'll take away your allowance! All of a sudden, John copped an attitude—I guess he was unhappy with the change in plans. My patience is already shot, so don't cop an attitude with me—just do what I ask.
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cop an attitude
Sl. to take a negative or opposite attitude about something. My teenage son copped an attitude when I asked why he seemed to be sneaking around.
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cop an attitude
tv. to take a negative or opposite attitude about something. (see also
tude.)
I think you’re copping an attitude. Not advised, dude. Not advised. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.