Cop a Half

The phrase "cop a half"is slang that usually refers to buying or acquiring a half-ounceof a drug, most commonly marijuana.

Possible meanings depending on context:

1. Drug reference– "Half" often means a half-ounce(approx. 14 grams) of weed.

   

   • Example: “I’m gonna go cop a half from my guy.”
   • This is the most common street interpretation.

2. Could mean half a pound– In some contexts (especially in larger quantity transactions), "half" can mean half a pound(8 ounces).

   • Often clarified by saying “half a pound” or “half-P.”

3. Hip-hop / casual slang– In lyrics or casual talk, it can refer to buying a half-ounce of weed or sometimes other substances, but marijuana is typical.

4. Possibly other items– In very rare non-drug contexts, “cop” just means “get” or “buy,” so “cop a half” could mean “buy half of something” (like half a pizza, half a sandwich), but this is uncommon without clear context.

Important note:

If you encounter this phrase in music, movies, or conversations, it’s most likely referring to purchasing drugs. Depending on where you live, discussing or engaging in such transactions can be illegal.