A word used in comic book reading circles to refer to specifically refer to a character being a superhero.
I.E. Superman, Spider-Man or Batman
Actually wearing a cape is not really needed. But the standard, Dresses up. secret identity, fights crime deal is what is what it is actually referring to.
Often used by detractors who have a distaste for the genre as a means of separating it from themselves as comic fans. But not always. Sometimes its just used when categorised it from other comic types like Horror or Drama.
I.E. Superman, Spider-Man or Batman
Actually wearing a cape is not really needed. But the standard, Dresses up. secret identity, fights crime deal is what is what it is actually referring to.
Often used by detractors who have a distaste for the genre as a means of separating it from themselves as comic fans. But not always. Sometimes its just used when categorised it from other comic types like Horror or Drama.
Its not that I hate capes I just prefer reading stories like Morning Glories or about characters like John Constantine.
by RedTheRaddest October 16, 2012
Get the Capemug. you secretly jerk off on your girlback while she's sleeping and by the time she wakes up in the morning the sheet is stuck to her back that is the cape!!
You got caped!!
by Jason.Jeff.Kenny.Ross. April 13, 2016
Get the capedmug. she caped his money
by Poindexter855 December 5, 2010
Get the Capedmug. Cape Cod, massive tourist location in Eastern MA. Home to beautiful beaches, crazy parties, chill peeps, and countless irreplaceable memories.
by the beach bum October 23, 2008
Get the Capemug. when a gay woman has a boyfriend/husband or child in an attempt to cover the fact she is gay
Female equivalent of when a gay man calls his girlfriend a "beard"
Female equivalent of when a gay man calls his girlfriend a "beard"
Me: "oh look, Sharon has put a cape on"
You: "she should just be proud of who she is and accept that she is gay"
You: "she should just be proud of who she is and accept that she is gay"
by lilsmoosh June 10, 2020
Get the Capemug. Wearing a cape in a public place, preferably a high traffic environment for maximum exposure. Capes can be made out of anything from bed sheets to flags, but must be long enough to flow gloriously from its owner in case they need to fly away on a whim. When posing for photos while caping, one should assume the 'super stance' (one fist to the sky and the opposite leg elevated from the ground) and most importantly, their cape must ALWAYS appear to be flying (either by natural means or from an assistant). Cape Nation is the official Facebook group for members.
by Erelict August 3, 2011
Get the Capingmug. The art of caping is to traverse an enclosed space, using a cape to add dramatic effect on entering or exiting said enclosure.
Caping is a great pastime for people who are easily bored and have friends willing to record them looking like retards. Public caping is more adventurous and is harder to pull off without actually freaking people out.
Caping is usually recorded and uploaded to social networking sites to gain kudos for the level of comedy, aesthetic or endangerment accomplished in execution.
The rules for caping:
1. One must use a cape.
2. The enclosure must be hollow, solid and opaque.
3. One must add drama to the caping; more is better.
4. One must make it known that they are caping. Saying 'I am caping' usually get this across. Sternly announcing it will ensure a good result.
5. One's safety should always be considered. Properly thought through caping procedures should always go to plan.
One should never put oneself at undue risk.
6. Every cape that is captured must be named.
Caping is a great pastime for people who are easily bored and have friends willing to record them looking like retards. Public caping is more adventurous and is harder to pull off without actually freaking people out.
Caping is usually recorded and uploaded to social networking sites to gain kudos for the level of comedy, aesthetic or endangerment accomplished in execution.
The rules for caping:
1. One must use a cape.
2. The enclosure must be hollow, solid and opaque.
3. One must add drama to the caping; more is better.
4. One must make it known that they are caping. Saying 'I am caping' usually get this across. Sternly announcing it will ensure a good result.
5. One's safety should always be considered. Properly thought through caping procedures should always go to plan.
One should never put oneself at undue risk.
6. Every cape that is captured must be named.
by elkresto October 19, 2011
Get the capingmug.