kop

¹

[ kop ]

noun

1. a hill.

kop.

²

abbreviation for

1. kopeck.

kop

/ kɒp /

noun

1. a prominent isolated hill or mountain in southern Africa See inselberg

Word History and Origins

Origin of kop¹

1825–35; < Afrikaans: literally, head, hence high or top part. See cop ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of kop¹

from Afrikaans: head, hence high part; compare German Kopf head; see cop ²

Example Sentences

He did walk towards the Kop to deliver a wave to the Liverpool fans who still adore him after applauding his own supporters, but this was a chastening night for Alonso, a night for the home supporters not to wonder about what might have been, but to revel in what they have under Slot.

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Klopp has left Anfield with grace and dignity, and given the kind of farewell by the Kop only the very best receive.

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Klopp was not whipping up the Kop for a final push for the Premier League title - that has gone after this season once held hopes of four trophies - but it certainly sets the scene for an emotional Anfield goodbye in a fortnight.

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The German was serenaded throughout as The Kop went through his farewell songsheet, Klopp responding with trademark fist pumps in front of Liverpool's fans after a nervous finale ended with victory.

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Liverpool supporters announced their disapproval by refusing to take their usual flags and banners on to the Kop for the Atalanta game on Thursday night, having heard the news of a 2% increase in ticket prices at Anfield next season.

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