cop-out

  1. Noun.  (idiomatic) Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out. .
  2. Noun.  (idiomatic) An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
  3. Noun.  (idiomatic) A person who cops out.

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