Cap

Cap (noun / verb / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Capping, That is cap, Stop the cap)

Definition:

Cap means a lie or an exaggeration. If someone says “that is cap”, they think you are lying. “Capping” means telling lies or bragging falsely. The opposite is “no cap”, meaning no lie, I am being honest.

Where Cap Comes From:

The word comes from African American Vernacular English, where “capping” meant boasting or lying, and it has been used in hip-hop since at least the 1990s. It exploded into mainstream slang in the late 2010s through rap lyrics, especially from Atlanta artists, and then through TikTok and Twitter.

How People Actually Use Cap:

People say “you are capping” when they do not believe a story. Replies such as “cap” or “big cap” can be a short, blunt call-out in a group chat. It is used by teenagers and young adults across the US and increasingly in the UK.

Is Cap Rude?

It can sound accusatory, since you are calling someone a liar. Among friends it is banter, but it is blunter in a serious argument.

Examples in the Wild:

• “You met him? That is cap.”

  Meaning: I do not believe you.

• “Stop capping, you never scored that goal.”

  Meaning: Stop lying about it.

• “Best burger in town, no cap.”

  Meaning: I am being completely honest.

Similar Slang:

No Cap, Facts, Bait, Sus, Deadass, Blag

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