cop hold of (someone or something)

cop hold of (someone or something)

To begin holding someone or something. Primarily heard in UK. After months apart, I can't wait to cop hold of my boyfriend at the airport. Cop hold of that end of the banner, will you?
See also: cop, hold, of
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cop hold of

take hold of. British
A slang word meaning ‘catch’, cop probably originated in northern English dialect.
See also: cop, hold, of
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See also:
  • cop hold of
  • cop it
  • hold off doing
  • hold off from (doing something)
  • a hold on a strong
  • hold hard
  • cop (something) from (someone or something)
  • cop from
  • accountable
  • hold accountable