In modern slang, "cap" means a lie or falsehood. To say someone is "capping" means that they are lying or exaggerating.
The use of "cap" in this sense is believed to have originated in the southern United States, particularly in African American communities.
One theory is that it may derive from the word "capping," which in the 1940s was used to mean "to top" or "to surpass," often in the context of boasting or exaggeration. This evolved into meaning "to lie" or "to exaggerate" over time.
The term gained widespread popularity through its use in hip-hop music and social media in the late 2010s.
The use of "cap" in this sense is believed to have originated in the southern United States, particularly in African American communities.
One theory is that it may derive from the word "capping," which in the 1940s was used to mean "to top" or "to surpass," often in the context of boasting or exaggeration. This evolved into meaning "to lie" or "to exaggerate" over time.
The term gained widespread popularity through its use in hip-hop music and social media in the late 2010s.
He said he could run a mile in five minutes, but I know he's capping." (He's lying or exaggerating.)
by JayaMoss8819 June 4, 2025
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Get the capmug. by Brabygg November 20, 2018
Get the Caps Lockmug. What did she mean by this
"This is the most average person i have seen in my entire life"
"Cap, you ain't here this from me but i'd turn her asshole into a twinkie without a second thought"
"Cap, you ain't here this from me but i'd turn her asshole into a twinkie without a second thought"
by rjaeyfaf April 17, 2021
Get the Capmug. her: babe can you send me $100 for me to get my nails done?
real nigga: bitch, fuck you think this is? it’s caps end of discussion.
real nigga: bitch, fuck you think this is? it’s caps end of discussion.
by goin crazy with it January 9, 2020
Get the It’s capsmug. “Bro she’s mad ugly”
“LMAO No Cap bro...”
Or... “Man say stg you got 1K on you right now”
“ Manee No Cap omm i do”
“LMAO No Cap bro...”
Or... “Man say stg you got 1K on you right now”
“ Manee No Cap omm i do”
by m.bandz January 3, 2019
Get the No Capmug.