The phrase "copped some ze" is a slang term used to describe the consumption of the drug codeine. The spelling of "copped" is derived from the past tense of the verb "to cop", meaning to obtain. The pronunciation of "cop" in this context is /kɑp/, with the vowel sound resembling the word "father". "Some" is pronounced as /sʌm/, with a short vowel sound, while "ze" is a colloquial way of pronouncing the drug codeine as /zi/. It is important to note that the consumption of codeine without a prescription can be dangerous and illegal.