"copwise" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more copwise [comparative], most copwise [superlative]
Etymology: From cop + wise. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cop|wise}} cop + wise Head templates: {{en-adj}} copwise (comparative more copwise, superlative most copwise)
  1. (informal) Possessing the knowledge and expertise typical of police officers; having police smarts. Tags: informal Synonyms: cop wise, cop-wise
    Sense id: en-copwise-en-adj-qWHJqSpW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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