CAPPING

What Does CAPPING Mean in a Text?

CAPPING means "Lying." It is used as synonym of "lying" (i.e., "deliberately making a false or misleading statement"). For example:
  • Trump was a great president? You're capping! Or give me a shot of whatever you're drinking.
Capping comes from the slang word cap, which means to lie or exaggerate.

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When I write CAPPING, I mean this:

meaning of CAPPING

"Lying"

Summary of Key Points

"Lying" is the most common definition for CAPPING on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
CAPPING
Definition:Lying
Type:Word (Slang)
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of CAPPING Used in a Text

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