CAP
What Does CAP Mean in a Text?
CAP means "lie or exaggerate" and "bullet." Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.Lie or Exaggerate
The word cap and the cap emoji () are used as synonym of lie ("a false or misleading statement") or exaggerate ("represent something as being better or worse than it really is"). They are used to call something out as untrue. For example:- Toni: I scored with Lee at the club last night.
- Ali: CAP. I saw you get the bus on your own.
- Sam: My cousin is going to get me tickets to Kanye's album launch party.
- Jo: . You're lying.
BULLET
The word cap is also used as a synonym of "bullet." For example:- If I see you around here again, I'm gonna pop a cap in your ass.
Image for CAP
When I write CAP, I mean this:
As well as "lie," cap also means "bullet."
Summary of Key Points for First Definition
"Lie" is the most common definition for CAP on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.CAP | |
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Definition: | Lie |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition
"Bullet" is another common definition for CAP.CAP | |
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Definition: | Bullet |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Adults
An Academic Look at CAP
CAP can be used as either a verb (i.e. a doing word) or a noun (an object). For example:- Are you capping? (Here, cap is being used as a verb.)
- That's a cap. (Here, cap is being used as a noun.)
Example of CAP Used in a Text
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See Also
CAPPER (liar) CAPPING (lying) CYBI (can you believe it?) DBI (don't believe it) DLTM (don't lie to me) NEGL (not even gonna lie) NGL (not gonna lie) WILTY (would I lie to you?)Quiz
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