The world's least qualified life coach. (allegedly)
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APPLIES/ kæp /
NOUN / PHRASE · LIE DETECTOR INCLUDED
“Cap” means a lie or exaggeration, and “no cap” means “no lie” or “for real”. People also say “that’s cap” when they don’t believe something, or use a 🧢 emoji to call it out.
ZACK’S TRANSLATION
A built-in lie detector, used mostly by people who are lying.
“I studied for six hours, no cap.”
He studied for six minutes. The other five hours fifty-four were “setting up”.
“You saw a celebrity at Tesco? Cap.”
He did. It was a man from a car advert. Still counts.
“No cap, this is the best day of my life.”
It’s a Tuesday. You found a parking space.
| WHAT THEY SAY | “That’s cap.” |
|---|---|
| WHAT THEY MEAN | “I don’t believe you.” |
| GROWN-UP VERSION | “I’d like to see some evidence.” |
HOW CAP / NO CAP ARE YOU? (TODAY’S AVERAGE READER, MADE UP)
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