Bust A Cap

Generally thought to mean shooting someone; often used in rap slang.

This is incorrect.

"Bust a cap" comes from 1890-1920 Irish gangs, in New York City. It referred to breaking someone's kneecaps.

MacDonald refused to pay tribute, we had to send our enforer Murphy down there to bust a cap.

by VivaRedChe September 30, 2009

bust a cap

To discharge a round of ammunition from a firearm, usually a handgun.

"Fuck wit me, and I'll bust a cap in yo ass, biatch!!"
"That fool was disrespectin' a brutha so I had to straight bust a cap in his ass!"

by Street Shakespeare December 5, 2006

Bust a cap

1. shooting somebody (usually with a handgun)
2. coming/climaxing in somebody

1. IMMA BUST A CAP IN YO ASS
2. IMMA BUST A CAP IN YO ASS

by biiiiiiiiitch! December 3, 2010

Busting a Cap

A black/ghetto person shooting a gun at someone. This does not apply to Latinos, they are not ghetto.

Imma be busting a cap in yo white ass.

by Christy L December 17, 2009

bust a cap

(v.) for police officer to arrest headwear.

Okay Nikegolf cap, you're busted. Tiger ain't wearin' you no more.

by Gumba Gumba May 20, 2004

Bust a cap

Kick your ass, basically.

"Shut the fuck up fo' I bust a cap up yo ass."

by Taylor November 18, 2004

bust a cap

mrs. walker and her first period class

(said while shaking a pen)if you guys arent quiet i will bust a cap

by g-unit April 29, 2003