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cap
/kæp/
A physical cover or lid designed to seal an opening or protect the top of something. It suggests a snug fit and a functional purpose, whether it is a bottle cap, a baseball cap, or a protective lens cap. In financial and regulatory contexts, it refers to an artificial upper limit placed on spending, prices, or interest rates. This usage carries a sense of restriction or a 'ceiling' that prevents further growth or increase. In modern slang (Gen Z/Alpha), "cap" means to lie or exaggerate. To "no cap" is to assert that one is telling the absolute truth. This usage is highly informal and common in social media and youth culture.
Countable when referring to physical headwear or a lid on a bottle. Uncountable when referring to an artificial upper limit imposed on spending, salaries, or emissions.
意味
A protective cover or lid for a bottle or container.
"Tighten the cap on the milk bottle."
An upper limit placed on spending or a quantity.
"The government imposed a cap on inflation."
To place a lid or cover on something.
"Cap the bottle before putting it in the bag."