Gen Alpha slang · Phrase
no cap
Meaning
No cap is Gen Alpha slang for no lie, seriously, used mainly by ages 9–22.
Where it came from
AAVE, in wide use since the 2010s and mainstreamed by rap and then TikTok.
Tone check
Neutral emphasis marker.
Used in a sentence
"No cap, that was the best one."
Peak: 2020–2024
Age range: 9–22
Safe for adults to use
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