Cap — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Cap

Cap (noun)

1. a head covering especially with a visor and no brim
2. a distinctive head covering emblematic of a position or office
3. a cardinal's biretta
4. a small amount of an illegal or legally regulated drug; especially, a small amount of a drug enclosed in a capsule
5. capitalization
6. a capital letter —usually plural
7. nonsense; especially, empty boasting or dishonest talk —often used in the phrase to call cap (on)

Cap (verb)

1. to provide or protect with a cap
2. to give a cap to as a symbol of honor, rank, or achievement
3. to form a cap over, crown
4. to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive, lie; often, specifically, to lie by boasting or exaggerating
5. to engage in a ritualized exchange of insults with someone, to tease or insult a person in capping —usually used with on

Cap (abbreviation)

1. capacity
2. capital
3. capitalize; capitalized
4. Civil Air Patrol
5. combat air patrol