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The majority of our current spoken-word vocabulary comes taken from music. The majority of the slang terms and phrases that are used nowadays have hip-hop and rapper roots to be exact. A couple of theslangs that are included in the list include ‘cap’ and “no cap”. These words, which are just an extension of a common concept of slang and go just a bit beyond hip-hop and the rap genre.
To clarify, the terms “cap” and “no cap’ have nothing to do with have anything to do with the fashion industry capitalists, letters in uppercase or headgear. It is also not the word ‘limit’. The current (or not quite contemporary) usage has a completely distinct meaning that is not compatible with the true understanding(s) that are associated with the English term(s). In reality, the words “cap” or “no cap’ are words that have completely unimaginable or unpredictably meanings.
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What in the World is ‘Capping’?
Capping can be described as the practice of creating it. If you “cap”, you’re either lying or deceiving or exaggerating. Or you’re doing all of the above simultaneously. “Capping” was initially a form of insult, and has been in the past for a long time. The reason it’s an unflattering name or slur lies inherent in the character of the word — a clear and unflinching disclosure of dishonesty in every form.
One of the first instances of “capping” is as a colloquial alternative term for the sport of “The Dozens”. If you’re not familiar The Dozens is an African-American sport and entertainment format that is popular with young people, and with the right reasons. The Dozens is basically an argument between disseminated words and insults that are not based on truth. “Capping” in this context is a reference to the game of mockery and verbal jousting.
Since “capping” is an untruthful game that is not founded on reality, it could be thought that the term was derived from the character of the game. From being an expression of the game in which players exchange absurd insults to entertain”capping” grew to become a slang term for absurdity. This could also be the reverse too, since certain sources claim that ‘capping’ is as old as the 1960s. Whatever came first.
Cappin” turns into a “thing’
In the past, the term “capping” was a popular way to smear someone’s false image , embellished by deceit, lies or exaggeration, without any real reasons. “Capping” changed its meaning slightly and eventually was a cult phenomenon after its debut in the old-school pop culture around the time of the early 1980s. However, it was a slur that was largely reserved for the demographic.
One of the earliest references to ‘capping’ in popular music of the period was the track from 1985 “Invasion of the Flat Booty B*tches’ performed by Too Short (Todd Anthony Shaw) who was an American rapper. In the end, artists from the old school like Willie D, Geto Boys, UGK begin incorporating ‘cap or cap’ in their music to either caps, fake capping, or even ‘high capping’.
“High capping” back in the day was meant to be an alternative to ‘capping’. However, the term is now ambiguous. Although there are sources that connect the meaning of “high cap’ with today’s “no cap,” there are others that interpret “high cap” as significantly higher or perhaps the most extreme degree of “capping’.
No Cappin’ and the Popularization of ‘Cap’
“Capping” is an insult and “no capping” or “no caps’ are the solution. If someone claims they’re not capping, their reputation as a person improves. Their words are more valuable since they’re honest and unfiltered. They’re proving that they’re real, since ‘no cap’ implies that there are no lies, no deceit or flamboyance. It’s just honest, straightforward truth. The term “no cap” is method to say ‘for real’ and ‘being serious “no joke” and “no BS”. It means to be as authentic and raw as is possible.
“Capping” and, more important’No Capping’ was popular slang during the decade of 2010. The earliest mention of “capping in the past decade dates back to the 2011 Chief Keef track with Gino Marley, ‘Just In Case’. There’s no slackin’, Cappin’. But! The term didn’t become so widespread as it is now.
One artist who helped push “capping” and “no cap to a higher degree is Migos. The song from 2017 ‘Deadz’ which features 2 Chainz repeatedly mentions ‘no cap’, which made this anagram and positive aspect of the slang a hit with fans. In the end, Offset and many more artists introduce “no cap” to the music industry as a wholeand, consequently, to the worldwide colloquial language.
In addition to being a part of the industry for music, using social media, recently, has helped give “no cap” a boost by allowing it to continue its natural cycle of up and down as a slang term by making it a viral phenomenon (again) by 2020. “No cap” was a companion to the high-pitched’sheesh’ slang which became a huge hit on TikTok around mid-2020. People were praising the delicious food they had eaten by saying ‘no cap’. Food was being served with respect, and there was no cap absolutely.
How to Use ‘Cap’ and ‘No Cap’?
The contrast in the two faces of the same word are evident, let us show you how you can use them in useful use. “Cap” is used in every situation where you can smell a rat, and “No cap” is used for instances when you actuallysmell it. Here are some topics that are in stark contrast to ‘cap’ and “no cap’, and methods to use both slang terms to the appropriate contexts.
Belief
The ability to trust that someone or something is essential in determining “cap” and “no cap’. It’s both objective and subjective and, in actuality the majority of themes are. The use-cases for both slang terms could be based on a an objective or subjective belief that is based on rhyme or reason. If you be confident or trust something or someone and you are confident, you can use the term “no cap” and when you don’t, the word ‘cap appears.
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I believe that he’s lying No cap.
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He’s capping, dude. I’m not convinced.
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It’s not BS here. I’m sure it will work with no cap.
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It was a plan that was a cap. It didn’t work.
Reliability
There’s no limit to what’s solid, reliable and efficient. It could also be based on personal experience or second-hand information (sometimes or both). If you discover an item or person to be trustworthy and you can believe in it and trust them then you use ‘no cap’. If you don’t you should use the word the term ‘cap’.
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I’ve used that system before. Works like a charm, no cap.
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I’m not sure, man. It seems like the job offer is capping.
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Do not worry about it. The price tag is guaranteed to last for a long time, with no limit.
- It is not advisable to invest anything with a high cap.
Honesty
If we state that the same thing or person isn’t capping, we’re essentially affirming their claims and promising sincerity to them or it. If the same is capping, then, you’re either observing an indication of dishonesty whenever you spot one or just applying indirect knowledge.
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I believe she’s true to her and you, too. There’s no cap.
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It seems like the guys were only capping on us all the time.
- Nothing is better than some delicious home-cooked food. There is no cap.
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Ew. What’s this high capping scheme all about? !
Authenticity
Originality is a different aspect in the case of capping and “no capping”. In addition, it’s the source of the expression. Any thing that’s cappin’ is something (or all) fake about itwhile “no cap” is all about authenticity and authenticity.
The expression can refer to something internal or external. It can also be used to refer to something being authentic or fake.
- He claimed he didn’t see any cappin’s on his side whatsoever.Really? Do I really have to be the only person who was able to see through all his cappins?
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Aye. I’m all for sustainable living, you guys. There’s no cap. I’m not going to judge you this way for a single plastic bottle.
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I hope that you didn’t believe everything that I had to say the day. I was clearly trying to get myself out of the horrible circumstance.
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Yo. Keep your mouth shut, or I let out all your secrets. There’s no cap, buddy.
Exaggeration
A lot of times lies are presented as exaggeration. It’s obvious that something isn’t true when it’s or excessively excellent (or to terrible) for it to be real. Most of the time the truth is that these are just lies and are either completely cappin’ or overflowing with caps. If something or someone is true, then it’s true that they’re not capping.
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Oh my god, I was sick for the first 5 minutes. A lot of capspin ‘!
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Nah, man. Some people don’t have caps but they do enjoy that luxury.
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She was thinking she could really be able to get away with all the cappin!! SMH.
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I love the look. NO CAP!! !
Conclusion
“Capping” is a long-standing expression that was popular in the 1960s. People have been spotting and exposed the pretense of objects and people since. However, we started celebration and focusing on authenticity while also the issue of capping just recently. The current usage of the slang is wonderful since we are talking more of ‘no cap’, and less about capping. This is a great spot to be in, with no cap.