Cap
Stable🌍Universal#emphasis#aave-origin#truth-lie
Definition
A lie or to lie. 'That's cap' = 'that's a lie.' 'Stop capping' = 'stop lying.' Originated in hip-hop culture and AAVE, went mainstream around 2019-2020.
Translation for Parents
It just means lying. If your kid says 'that's cap,' they're saying someone is lying. It's not about hats. Although wouldn't it be funnier if it were?
Examples
Brainrot:
“You finished your homework already? That's cap.”
English:
“You finished your homework already? I don't believe you.”
Brainrot:
“Stop capping bro we all saw what happened”
English:
“Stop lying, we all saw what happened”
Cringe Score
3.0/10 cringe
Mildly embarrassing
Safe to use in context, but if you say 'no cap' with finger guns, you've crossed a line that cannot be uncrossed.
Category
emphasis
Peak
2020-03
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit