Cap
A lie, exaggeration, or statement that is not true.
“He said he finished the entire project in ten minutes, but that is cap.”
Cap can function as a noun meaning a lie, an adjective-like label for something untrue, or part of the verb capping. Common reactions include 'that's cap' and 'stop capping.'
This meaning of cap comes from African American English uses connected with boasting, exaggerating, insulting, or lying. It later spread broadly through hip-hop, online conversation, and social media.
that's cap
A direct response accusing a statement of being false or exaggerated.
capping
The act of lying, exaggerating, boasting, or pretending.
stop the cap
A phrase telling someone to stop lying or exaggerating.
What does 'that's cap' mean?
It means the speaker believes that a statement is false, exaggerated, or dishonest.
What does capping mean?
Capping means lying, exaggerating, boasting, or presenting something as true when it is not.
Is cap the opposite of no cap?
Yes. Cap identifies something as false or exaggerated, while no cap emphasizes that something is true or sincere.