Aave Coined 2018
cap
What does cap mean?
A lie or exaggeration. To "cap" is to lie; "no cap" means "no lie, I'm serious".
"He said he ran it in under five minutes — that's cap."
Origin
An AAVE term for lying that dates back decades; revived widely online from around 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What does "cap" mean?
A lie or exaggeration. To "cap" is to lie; "no cap" means "no lie, I'm serious".
How do you use "cap" in a sentence?
For example: "He said he ran it in under five minutes — that's cap."
Where does "cap" come from?
An AAVE term for lying that dates back decades; revived widely online from around 2018. It's generally dated to around 2018.
Is "cap" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "cap" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. A lie or exaggeration. To "cap" is to lie; "no cap" means "no lie, I'm serious".
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