Cap

"Cap" is a slang term that originated in the United States and is commonly used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It means to lie or to make a false statement.

What does No Cap mean in slang?

When someone says "no cap," it means they are not lying or exaggerating.

What is the origin of Cap and No Cap?

The term "cap" may have originated from the expression "bottle cap," which was used in the early 1900s to refer to a false medal given to a military serviceman who didn't actually earn it. Over time, the term "cap" evolved to mean any kind of falsehood or lie.

In modern-day usage, "cap" is often used as a verb or an adjective to describe something as fake or dishonest. For example, someone might say "He's capping" to mean "He's lying" or "That story is cap" to mean "That story is fake".

Conversely, "no cap" is used to indicate that someone is being truthful or sincere. For example, someone might say "No cap, that's the best burger I've ever had" to mean "I'm being serious, that's the best burger I've ever had."

How do you use Cap and No Cap on social media?

Here are some examples of how the terms "cap" and "no cap" can be used in conversation:

• "I'm telling you, no cap, that movie was amazing!" (Meaning: "I'm being honest, that movie was really good!")

• "Don't even try to tell me you won the game last night. I was there, no cap." (Meaning: "I know the truth, don't try to lie about it.")

• "I don't think you're capping, but I need to hear the whole story to be sure." (Meaning: "I don't think you're lying, but I need more information to be certain.")