To get a black eye.
Cop a mouse
KOP a MOWS
kɒp ə maʊs
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Copped a mouse."
"You'll cop a mouse."
Etymology & History
Victorian slang for receiving a punch. Mouse (bruise).
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Formality
informal
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