"check cop" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -ɒp Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} check cop (uncountable)
  1. (gambling, slang) An adhesive used by cheats to steal chips or coins from a stack using the palm of the hand. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Gambling
    Sense id: en-check_cop-en-noun-nTEa4fef Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: gambling, games

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