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no cap
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used to stress that one is telling the truth
Slang
What does "no cap" mean in slang?
The phrase "no cap" means "no lie" or "I'm being honest." The structure comes from "cap," meaning a lie, so "no cap" directly negates dishonesty. It is used to emphasize sincerity or truthfulness in a statement. The expression became widely popular in hip-hop and internet slang in the late 2010s and is commonly used in texting and social media.
Examples
No cap, that dress looks amazing on you.
