Cope

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Categories: Internet Slang

Cope is an internet slang term that implies a persons inability to deal with or handle a certain situation. It often indicates that someone is struggling to accept or process something challenging or unpleasant. This term is commonly used to mock or dismiss someone’s reaction or response as being insufficient or inadequate.

Examples:

1. After getting a low grade on his test, John started complaining about how hard the questions were instead of studying harder. His classmates told him to stop whining and just cope with it.

2. Samantha was upset about not being invited to the party, so she constantly posted sad status updates on social media seeking sympathy. Her friends commented that she needs to cope with the fact that not everyone can be invited to every event.

Synonyms:
deal with, handle, manage, face, overcome, confront
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