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It's like interpreting a different language... (sopuli.xyz)
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[–] virku 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Is cap short for something, or just a random word selected here?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

~~I think it refers to a cap (hat), because culturally when you take off your cap it means you are being truthful. Similar to the term "hat in hand"~~

I looked into it more and seems like the origins of cap meaning to lie is unclear. So looks like I was off base

[–] caoimhinr 1 points 1 week ago

I thought it referred to the "kappa" emote on twitch which conveys sarcasm (/s basically), so no cap = no sarcasm intended.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I don't know. I just googled all of these terms as I am ... old. Origin of "no cap" comes from "high capping" (rap lyrics). https://amp.knowyourmeme.com/memes/no-cap-cap