Cap

sounds exactly how you think it does

Cap

“fake” meets "exaggerating”

In Use

Cynthia (age 11)

“Ms. Lacey, tell Renee that jousting is a real sport! She thinks just because I jousted at medieval summer camp that means the sport is dead! Real people joust! I’m not capping!! Tell her about jousting!!!!”

Pop Quiz: Which is not acceptable?

What else?

Disclaimer: If you were not born in this century, please do not try to incorporate this slang naturally in day-to-day use. In attempts to connect to the younger generations, you will appear beg and unc (stay tuned, we'll unpack those terms).

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