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cop-wise
adj 2
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3ADJ.
good
COP-WISE + NOUN
fashion, gesture
PREP.
in, with
Definitions
adj
1
Alternative form of copwise.
adj
1
Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
The three passengers were ordered out of the Hyundai by loudspeaker. Two quickly complied and exited on the right-hand side of the car in cop-wise fashion, with their hands high and visible. They were put to the ground and handcuffed.
Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it."
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The three passengers were ordered out of the Hyundai by loudspeaker. Two quickly complied and exited on the right-hand side of the car in cop-wise fashion, with their hands high and visible. They were
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Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it."
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