netcoppish

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adjective

Like or resembling a netcop; netcoppy.

First used 1994–early 2010sScrabble 19

Meanings

adjectivenetcoppish (comparative more netcoppish, superlative most netcoppish)

comparative more netcoppish · superlative most netcoppish

  1. informalobsoleteLike or resembling a netcop; netcoppy.First known use 1994–early 2010s

    My post wasn't netcoppish, and I didn't call you any names.

    1994 August 11, Scott Ashdown, “Proposal: Moderation of c.s.a.advocacy”, in comp.sys.amiga.advocacy (Usenet)
    2 more examples

    However, if I was feeling netcoppish, I'd ring up Portsmouth Uni (that is correct, no?) and suggest they restrict mail access to one Matthew Charman, on account of him planning a denial of service attack...

    1999 July 13, Shim, “Sig complaint”, in freeserve.discuss (Usenet)

    Moving around discussions isn't just netcoppish, arrogant, or misguided. It is trollish. That PA Bear can do it doesn't mean it is proper. Suggesting someone to move over is a hell of a lot different than shoving them over.

    2009 August 5, VanguardLH, “Re: IE8”, in microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general (Usenet)

Origin

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APA

netcoppish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/netcoppish

MLA

“netcoppish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/netcoppish. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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