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Slang Words Starting with C
Below is a complete list of Gen Alpha slang words beginning with C that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cap | To lie. Specifically, saying someone is "capping" or "cap" means to say they are lying. On the other hand, if someone says "no cap", it means they aren't lying.. | "I'm actually going to be productive today, no cap.""You actually got tickets to the Bad Bunny concert? You're capping." | No Cap, Capping | First used in 1906 by Alfred Henry Lewis in his book Confessions of a Detective, this may have originated from another slang usage of "cap", meaning to brag or exaggerate. Popularized in 2017. |
Cringe | Something that causes embarrassment or awkwardness. Cringe is often used to describe situations that evoke discomfort or embarrassment. | That was so cringe, I couldn't watch.He made a cringe joke at dinner and everyone went silent.Stop, your dance moves are cringe! |