Cop-out

"Cop-out" in German

Ausflucht

(an excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty)

Ausrede

(an excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty)

Drückeberger

(a person who cops out)

Drückebergerei

(avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty)

Rückzieher

(avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty)

Verpisserei

(avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty)

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