cop-wise

English

Etymology 1

From cop +‎ wise (“knowledgeable”).

Adjective

cop-wise (comparative more cop-wise, superlative most cop-wise)

1. Alternative form of copwise

Etymology 2

From cop +‎ -wise (“way; manner”).

Adjective

cop-wise (comparative more cop-wise, superlative most cop-wise)

1. (slang) Befitting or resembling a police officer; coplike.
   • 1994, Sim B. Sitkin, Robert J. Bies, The Legalistic organization:

     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.

   • 2000, Cliff Chandler, The Paragons:

     Ben's eyes said yes in a cop-wise gesture. "Good. You handle it."

Anagrams

• cow pies, cowpies