no cap
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for no cap, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — No lie; used to insist that what you are saying is completely true.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
for real
I swear
no lie
Antonyms
How to use no cap
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
no cap fr
that's cap
no cap though
Slang, spoken and social media. It comes from AAVE, so non-Black speakers should be aware they are borrowing.
Etymology
From African American Vernacular English, where cap means a lie or an exaggeration and to cap is to lie; no cap is therefore "no lie".
Full origin of no cap →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between cap and no cap?
They are opposites. Calling something cap means you think it is a lie, as in "that's cap". Saying no cap means you are swearing that your own statement is true.
What does the cap emoji mean?
The blue baseball cap emoji is used to call something out as a lie, and is often sent alone as a reply. Crossing it out, or writing "no 🧢", flips the meaning to no cap.
Where does no cap come from?
It comes out of African American Vernacular English, where cap has long meant to boast or lie, and spread widely through hip-hop and then social media. Beyond that AAVE origin, the trail is not firmly documented.
