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2 PHRASE If you blot your copybook , you spoil your good reputation by doing something wrong. [mainly BRIT ] □  Alec blotted his copybook–got sent home for bad behaviour.

copy|cat /kɒ pikæt/ (copycats ) also copy-cat

1 ADJ [ADJ n] A copycat crime is committed by someone who is copying someone else. □  …a series of copycat attacks by hooligan gangs.

2 N‑COUNT If you call someone a copycat , you are accusing them of copying your behaviour, dress, or ideas. [INFORMAL , DISAPPROVAL ] □  It is said that Coco Chanel herself didn't mind copycats.

copy|ist /kɒ pi I st/ (copyists ) N‑COUNT A copyist copies other people's music or paintings or, in the past, made written copies of documents. □  She copies the true artist's signature as part of a painting, as do most copyists.

copy|right /kɒ pira I t/ (copyrights ) N‑VAR If someone has copyright on a piece of writing or music, it is illegal to reproduce or perform it without their permission. □  To order a book one first had to get permission from the monastery that held the copyright. □  She threatened legal action for breach of copyright.

copy|right|ed /kɒ pira I t I d/ ADJ Copyrighted material is protected by a copyright. □  They used copyrighted music without permission.

copy|writer /kɒ pira I tə ^r / (copywriters ) N‑COUNT A copywriter is a person whose job is to write the words for advertisements.

co|quette /kɒke t, [AM ] koʊ-/ (coquettes ) N‑COUNT A coquette is a woman who behaves in a coquettish way.

co|quet|tish /kɒke t I ʃ, [AM ] koʊ-/ ADJ If you describe a woman as coquettish , you mean she acts in a playful way that is intended to make men find her attractive. □  …a coquettish glance.

cor /kɔː ^r / EXCLAM You can say cor when you are surprised or impressed. [BRIT , INFORMAL , FEELINGS ] □  Cor, look, Annie.

cora|cle /kɒ rək ^ə l, [AM ] kɔː -/ (coracles ) N‑COUNT In former times, a coracle was a simple round rowing boat made of woven sticks covered with animal skins.

cor|al /kɒ rəl, [AM ] kɔː -/ (corals )

1 N‑VAR Coral is a hard substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals. It is often used to make jewellery. □  The women have elaborate necklaces of turquoise and pink coral.

2 N‑COUNT Corals are very small sea animals.

3 COLOUR Something that is coral is dark orangey-pink in colour. □  …coral lipstick. □  …the coral-coloured flower buds.

co r|al ree f (coral reefs ) N‑COUNT A coral reef is a long narrow mass of coral and other substances, the top of which is usually just above or just below the surface of the sea. □  An unspoilt coral reef encloses the bay.

cord /kɔː ^r d/ (cords )

1 N‑VAR Cord is strong, thick string. □  The door had been tied shut with a length of nylon cord. □  …gilded cords and tassels.

2 N‑VAR Cord is wire covered in rubber or plastic which connects electrical equipment to an electricity supply. □  …electrical cord. □  We used so many lights that we needed four extension cords.

3 N‑PLURAL [oft a pair of N ] Cords are trousers made of corduroy . □  He had bare feet, a T-shirt and cords on.

4 ADJ [ADJ n] Cord means made of corduroy . □  …a pair of cord trousers.

5 → see also spinal cord , umbilical cord , vocal cords

cor|dial /kɔː ^r diəl, [AM ] -dʒəl/ (cordials )

1 ADJ Cordial means friendly. [FORMAL ] □  He had never known him to be so chatty and cordial. ●  cor|di|al|ly ADV [ADV with v] □  They all greeted me very cordially and were eager to talk about the new project.

2 N‑VAR Cordial is a sweet non-alcoholic drink made from fruit juice. [BRIT ]

cord|ite /kɔː ^r da I t/ N‑UNCOUNT Cordite is an explosive substance used in guns and bombs.