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cap

Gen Z#honesty

Meaning. A lie or exaggeration; to lie.

See it in a sentence
He said he ran a mile in four minutes, that's cap.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

  • Gen Z · this one
    cap
  • Gen Alpha
    No word for this one yet.
  • Millennial
    BS
  • Gen X
    bull
  • Boomer
    jive
  • Plain English
    lie or exaggeration

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Related slang

BSMillennial

Abbreviation meaning nonsense or a lie.

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bullGen X

A lie, nonsense, or exaggeration.

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factsGen Z

An expression of strong agreement.

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for realBoomer

Informal emphasis that you are being completely serious or telling the truth.

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