No cap
"No lie" or "for real" — used to stress that you're being completely honest.
Definitions
Used to vouch for the truth of something that might sound exaggerated.
The opposite is "cap," calling something a lie.
Means "no lie" or "I'm serious," added to stress that a statement is the honest truth. "Cap" means a lie, so "no cap" means no lie.
No cap In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
"No cap" comes from AAVE, where "capping" means lying or boasting. It spread widely through hip-hop and TikTok in the late 2010s, becoming a Gen-Z staple for affirming honesty.
People Also Ask
What does no cap mean?
No cap means "no lie" or "for real" — used to stress that you're being completely honest.
Where did no cap come from?
It comes from AAVE, where "capping" means lying, and spread through hip-hop and TikTok.
What does cap mean on its own?
"Cap" means a lie, so calling something "cap" accuses someone of lying.
How do you use no cap in a sentence?
For example: "no cap, it's true" — meaning honestly, no lie.
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