an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original

a copy of a famous painting.

one of the various examples or specimens of the same book, engraving, or the like.

written matter intended to be reproduced in printed form

The editor sent the copy for the next issue to the printer.

the text of a news story, advertisement, television commercial, etc., as distinguished from related visual material.

the newsworthiness of a person, thing, or event (often prec. by good or bad )

The president is always good copy. Compare news def. 4

Genetics . replication ( def. 7 ) .

Printing . pictures and artwork prepared for reproduction.

British Informal . (in schools) a composition; a written assignment.

British . a size of drawing or writing paper, 16 × 20 in. (40 × 50 cm).

Archaic . something that is to be reproduced; an example or pattern, as of penmanship to be copied by a pupil.

to make a copy of; transcribe; reproduce

to copy a set of figures from a book.

to receive and understand (a radio message or its sender).

to follow as a pattern or model; imitate.

to make a copy or copies.

to undergo copying

It copied poorly.

to hear or receive a radio message, as over a CB radio

Do you copy?

Also, cocky. Newfoundland . to leap from one ice pan to another across open water. ?

copy the mail

Citizens Band Radio Slang . mail 1 ( def. 5 ) .

adjective

photocopied , duplicated , transcribed , mimicked , aped