Meaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
Means “no lie” or “for real.”African-American Vernacular English (AAVE); rose in popularity via hip-hop around 2017.“I’m serious, no cap.”
“That was the best, no cap.”
USA, global internet

Slang Description: no cap

This phrase confirms truthfulness. “Cap” means lie, so “no cap” means “I’m not lying.” Spread through rap lyrics and TikTok.

Examples of No cap in conversation:

“This food’s amazing, no cap.”

“No cap, I’m tired.”

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