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cop a tube

Language; Slang

To catch a perfect tubular wave. (Surfers.) * He was a real pro at copping a tube, and always just the right one. * Mark—as drunk as all get out— said he was gonna go out and cop a tube.

cop an attitude

Language; Slang

To take a negative or opposite attitude about something. (See also tude.) * Look, chum, don’t cop an attitude with me! * I think you’re copping an attitude. Not advised, man. Not advised.

cough something up

Language; Slang

To produce something (which someone has requested), usually money. * Come on, buster, cough it up, now! * You owe me seven stereo amplifiers. Now, cough them up! * Cough up what you owe me!

cozy up (to someone)

Language; Slang

To become overly friendly with someone in hope of gaining special favors. * Tracy cozied up corral dust 90 to the prof, hoping for a good grade at least. * She failed to read the syllabus, which ...

crack a book

Language; Slang

To open a book to study. (Usually in the negative.) * I never cracked a book and still passed the course. * Sarahdidn’t crack a book all semester.

crack a tube

Language; Slang

To open a can of beer. (See also tube.) * Why don’t you drop over this evening, and we’ll crack a few tubes? * Would you crack a tube for me? My hands are too cold.

crack open a bottle

Language; Slang

To open a bottle of liquor. (Also with the.) * Let’s crack open a bottle and celebrate. * He cracked the bottle open and poured a little for everyone to try.