A defense mechanism developed by Cleveland residents to cope with the environment. It is when u front tha stunt or r stuntin without having earned it. Whether it b because its yu moms, yu friends, or just a lie. Someone could also cap about they're demeanor acting harder than they rly r. In any city cappin would b shooting ur gun. Bustin caps off
Look at this! My man's stuntin!
-na maan his uncles in town lettin him borrow the car
Shit. Better to front the stunt than just b stunted

Aye u gun have to give me all yu shit for I pop off
-nigga u know u cappin. U ain't cappin. Broke ass prolly ain't got no caps
by Cory mu'fuhn D! August 07, 2011
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To shoot, (with your hommies?)

or

Cappin Crunch - Some lame blue guy on a cereal box.
Jim: Did you see that homie diss him?
Tim: Yeah, we gonna be cappin him later.
by My name is Neo. December 19, 2004
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a liar,to capto lie,fib,rumor
"This nigga cappin'!"
"You can tell he cappin' by the look on his face!"
by #1ThirstBall January 27, 2005
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when someone is talking about stuff they cant afford
Why you cappin, you know you cant afford those True Religoin Jeans.
by KY-KY DA SUAVE GUY April 03, 2011
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