cop a feel

cop a feel {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable}

To attempt to arouse sexually by manual contact, usually by surprise.

John talks big for a 16 year old, but all he's ever done is cop a feel in a dark movie theater.

Compare: FEEL UP. Contrast: COP A PLEA.

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