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What “Cap” and “No Cap” Mean in a Text

By Elisha Baba

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“Cap” can mean a lie or exaggeration. “No cap” signals that the speaker means what they just said.

CAP Acronym: Definition, Meaning, and How to Use It

“That was the best set of the night, no cap.”

Calling someone’s story “cap” challenges its truth. “You’re capping” makes that challenge more direct.

Cambridge Dictionary entry

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