A "cap" can refer to different things depending on the context:
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Headgear: A cap is a type of headgear, usually with a visor, that fits close to the head. It can have various styles, such as a flat cap, forage cap, knit cap, or baseball cap. Caps are popular in casual and informal settings, as well as in sports and fashion.
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Slang: In African American Vernacular English (AAVE), "cap" and "no cap" are used to indicate whether someone is lying or telling the truth, respectively. "Cap" means to lie or make a false statement, while "no cap" means the opposite, indicating that someone is being truthful or sincere.
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Limit or Cover: "Cap" can also refer to a limit on expenses or amounts charged, as well as a cover or top, such as a bottle cap or a paper or metal container holding an explosive charge.
So, depending on the context, "cap" can refer to headgear, a slang term for lying, or a limit or cover.
