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.
This is incorrect.
"Bust a cap" comes from 1890-1920 Irish gangs, in New York City. It referred to breaking someone's kneecaps.
by VivaRedChe September 30, 2009
by biiiiiiiiitch! December 3, 2010
A black/ghetto person shooting a gun at someone. This does not apply to Latinos, they are not ghetto.
by Christy L December 17, 2009
by Taylor November 18, 2004
by I love you March 30, 2005
History of term: This refers to a toy gun for children that can be loaded with little white powder caps that create a bang sound and small amount of smoke when the trigger is pulled. The word "cap" in the term is derived from the name Capulets . one of the fueding families in the shakesperean drama Romeo and juliet. when used in the term "bust a cap" it is also refering to the theatrical and seemingly gang related interpretation of the play by high school level students.
"Bust a cap on that fool"
by Mr.Lex Luther March 2, 2017
by 4bebo June 10, 2008