- cap
What does Cap mean?
Gen Alpha Slang Word Cap is used or popularized by Gen Alpha. Understand the definition of Cap so that we can better use it. Language is constantly evolving, especially among the younger generation. Mastering emerging slang can help adults (such as parents and teachers) better understand the way young people think and their cultural background, and avoid the gap caused by the generation gap.
The Definition of Cap
Definition: 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..
Examples: "I'm actually going to be productive today, no cap."
"You actually got tickets to the Bad Bunny concert? You're capping."
Variations: No Cap, Capping
Origin: 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.
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Generation Alpha, or Gen Alpha, is the cohort that follows Generation Z. Researchers and popular media generally consider the early 2010s as the starting point for this generation, with the mid-2020s marking its conclusion. Generation Alpha is notable for being the first generation born entirely in the 21st century. By 2015, approximately 2.5 million individuals were born each week globally, and it is projected that Gen Alpha will reach nearly two billion in size by 2025.