bad cop

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What does bad cop mean?

Someone who acts in a hostile, aggressive, and intimidating manner, especially when participating in a good cop bad cop routine.

How to pronounce bad cop

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bad cop”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “bad cop”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “bad cop” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.