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

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

Kick your ass, basically.

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

by Taylor November 18, 2004

Bust-A-Cap

im gonna kick ya a$$

Girl, don't even go there, unless you want me to Bust-A-Cap :*

by I love you March 30, 2005

Bust a cap

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

bust a cap in a nigga

to put a bullet in someone; to shoot someone

u better bust a cap in a nigga before he get away

by 4bebo June 10, 2008