Coppers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkä-pər/ cop·per

Meaning & Definition of Coppers

Coppers (noun)

  1. a metallic chemical element with atomic number 29 that is easily formed into sheets and wires and is one of the best known conductors of heat and electricity —often used before another noun
  2. a coin or token made of copper or bronze
  3. a large boiler (as for cooking)
  4. police officer

Coppers (verb)

  1. to coat or sheathe with or as if with copper

Coppers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were yeggs"

    similar: bobbies (British), bulls (slang), constables (chiefly British), cops, flatfeet (slang), fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers, shamuses (slang)
    related: patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat (slang), men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators
    near: civilians

Related Entry: Copper (noun)

Copper is a different word from Coppers. The synonyms below are for copper, not for coppers.

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were yeggs"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Coppers

The most common words with a similar meaning to Coppers:

Slang: bulls, flatfeet, shamuses
British: bobbies
Chiefly British: constables
cops, fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers

Related Words for Coppers

patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat, men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators

Near Antonyms of Coppers

civilians

Word Forms of Coppers

Inflections: coppered, coppering

Origin & Etymology of Coppers

Middle English coper, from Old English, from Late Latin cuprum copper, from Latin (aes) Cyprium, literally, Cyprian metal

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Coppers

What does "Coppers" mean?

"Coppers" means a metallic chemical element with atomic number 29 that is easily formed into sheets and wires and is one of the best known conductors of heat and electricity —often used before another noun. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a metallic chemical element with atomic number 29 that is easily formed into sheets and wires and is one of the best known conductors of heat and electricity —often used before another noun.

What is another word for "Coppers"?

Other words for "Coppers" include bobbies, bulls, constables, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes, gendarmes and lawmen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Coppers" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Coppers"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Coppers". Common alternatives include bobbies, bulls, constables, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers and policemen.

What is a slang word for "Coppers"?

Slang words for "Coppers" include bulls, flatfeet and shamuses.

How do you use "Coppers" in a sentence?

Examples of "Coppers" in a sentence: "a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were yeggs".

Is "Coppers" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Coppers" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Coppers"?

"Coppers" is pronounced /ˈkä-pər/ and divided into syllables as cop·per.

What is the origin of the word "Coppers"?

"Coppers" comes from Middle English coper, from Old English, from Late Latin cuprum copper, from Latin (aes) Cyprium, literally, Cyprian metal. First known use: before 12th century.