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🧢🧢 Cap Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F9E2

Represents slang 'No Cap'.

Released in First introduced in Unicode 11.0 (2018).

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🧢 emoji, commonly referred to as the 'Cap Emoji', has been adopted into online slang to represent a lie or false statement. In modern internet culture, 'capping' means lying, and 'no cap' means honesty or truthfulness. This emoji is often used in conversations to call out dishonesty or confirm truth in a lighthearted or playful manner."

Symbolism

  • Falsehood or dishonesty
  • A literal hat or cap as an accessory
  • Slang for truth and lies (commonly used with 'No Cap')

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Calling out someone for lying in a playful manner.
  • To confirm that someone is telling the truth by saying 'No cap'.
  • Used to refer to a physical cap or hat when discussing fashion or accessories.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I totally bench 300 pounds 🧢 (when you don’t believe the person).
I just bought the coolest fitted cap! 🧢
You really think you can beat me in chess? 🧢 no way!
Are you serious? That’s gotta be 🧢.
I got straight A’s in school last semester… No cap 🧢.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 🧢 ​​when you want to imply that someone is lying without being harsh.
  • It’s often used in conjunction with 'No Cap' to emphasize truthfulness.
  • Be cautious when using 🧢 with people who might not be familiar with the slang, as it may create confusion.

Related Emojis

🤥

Lying Face

Represents dishonesty or deception; similar to how 🧢 is used to call out lies.

💀

Skull

Used humorously to signify something so funny that it's 'killing' you; often accompanies 🧢 in playful banter.

😏

Smirking Face

Used to convey smugness or flirtation, often accompanies 🧢 when teasing someone for lying.

👍

Thumbs Up

Used to confirm agreement or truth, often in contrast to 🧢, which calls out lies.

🧑‍🎤

Person with Cap or Hat

Represents a literal person wearing a cap; can be used in fashion-related discussions alongside 🧢.

😂

Laughing Crying Face

Used to signify laughter; commonly used with 🧢 when calling out a lie humorously.

🙄

Face with Rolling Eyes

Used to indicate annoyance, often in response to an obvious 'cap' or lie.

🔪

Knife

Symbolizes sharp wit or sarcasm, can be paired with 🧢 during playful arguments.

🤔

Thinking Face

Used when thoughtfully questioning something that might be a 'cap'.

😜

Winking Face with Tongue

Represents playfulness or cheekiness; can often accompany 🧢 when joking around.