No Cap
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A declaration of truthfulness, meaning 'no lie', 'for real', or 'I'm not exaggerating'.
"This is the best movie I've ever seen, no cap."
Pronunciation:/noʊ kæp/
Origin:A global slang term originating from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), where 'cap' means a lie or exaggeration.
Part of Speech:Adverbial Phrase
Synonyms:For real, No lie, Gaskiya
More Examples:
"I'm telling you the truth, no cap."
Popularized by:Widely adopted by Nigerian youth from global internet culture to signify authenticity and honesty in a statement.