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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Copper historic definition... Copper -- A general designation for the stock of a copper mining company. Copper is also a slang expression for a reversed proceeding ; for instance, if a speculator'receives advice to buy a stock and instead sells it short, he is said to have coppered the advice. The large 1-cent United States coin formerly issued was called a copper. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.