no cap

phrase

slang
: sincerely, truthfully
The plot twist was actually good no cap@vonnie_ivy, on X, formerly Twitter
I would read an entire series about this family. No cap, I adore them.@whistlebird, on BlueSky
… the Black vote is powerful nationally—and should be leveraged as much in cities and states as well. We got the power, no cap.Ernest Owens

Note: Usage of this phrase originated in African American English and has since become widespread.

Examples of no cap in a Sentence

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Western Alliance Bank is one of our top picks for HYSAs, with a competitive APY and no cap or monthly fees. Elizabeth Gravier,dan Avery, CNBC, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

cap entry 6

First Known Use

2011, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no cap was in 2011

Cite this Entry

“No cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20cap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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