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.

Word History

Etymology

cap entry 6

First Known Use

2011, in the meaning defined above