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General Slang
Cop A Squat
/kɒp ə skwɒt/ · phrase · informal
To sit down and post up somewhere — grab a spot and settle in.
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Definitions
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To sit down and settle into a spot, especially at a casual gathering.
“Cop a squat, the food's almost ready.”
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2
To claim a spot to hang out and stay a while.
“We copped a squat on the porch and watched the whole party.”
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An invitation to relax and make yourself comfortable.
“Plenty of room, cop a squat anywhere.”
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Cop A Squat In A Sentence
Come in, cop a squat, the game's about to start.
We copped a squat by the fire pit all night.
No chairs left so we copped a squat on the floor.
Origin & Usage
American casual slang from 'cop' (to grab) plus 'squat' (to sit). It became common in the 1990s and 2000s as a relaxed way to tell someone to sit down.
People Also Ask
What does cop a squat mean?
It means to sit down and settle in somewhere. It's a casual invitation to grab a spot and relax.
Is cop a squat rude?
Not at all — it's friendly and casual, just an informal way to tell someone to take a seat and get comfortable.
Where does cop a squat come from?
It combines 'cop,' meaning to grab, with 'squat,' meaning to sit, and became popular American slang in the 90s and 2000s.
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