no cap
I mean it
No cap means "no lie" or "I'm being completely serious"—an emphatic assertion of truthfulness.
The phrase comes from hip-hop slang where cap means a lie or exaggeration.
That was the best concert I've ever been to, no cap.
Used alone, it confirms sincerity: No cap, I'll pay you back tomorrow.
The opposite, cap or capping, means lying or exaggerating.
With sincere intent
- literallyIn exact terms
- deadassUrban sincerity intensifier
- reallyIn actual fact
- trulyIn a genuine manner
honestly · straight up · for real · legit · actually · genuinely · absolutely · completely
Started burning
- fireCombustion with flames
- betRisked stake on outcome
- factsVerifiable pieces of truth
- real talkFrank, unfiltered discussion
deadass · word · lowkey · highkey · valid · period · straight up · real one
Shared position between parties
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- endorsementFormal expression of support
validation · assent · consent · acceptance · support · concurrence · verification · ratification
seriously
With sincere intent
truly · honestly · straight up · for real · legit · actually · genuinely · absolutely · completely · totally
lit
Started burning
real talk · deadass · word · lowkey · highkey · valid · period · straight up · real one · keep it real
agreement
Shared position between parties
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- confirmationEstablishing something as true
- approvalFavorable opinion given
endorsement · validation · assent · consent · acceptance · support · concurrence · verification · ratification · corroboration