Cap / No Cap
/kæp/
Generally Harmless
lie
truth
honesty
aave
hip-hop
Definition
'Cap' means a lie, exaggeration, or falsehood. 'No cap' is used to emphasize that one is telling the truth or being completely serious. It's a declaration of authenticity.
Examples
- He said he won the lottery? That's cap.
- This is the best pizza I've ever had, no cap.
- I'm actually going to study tonight, no cap.
Origin & Context
Rooted in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), the term 'cap' as a word for lying or exaggerating gained widespread popularity through hip-hop music and social media in the late 2010s. It's now a staple of youth slang.
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