Al Capone

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If a sports bra is a felony, just call me Al Capone

What's the point of making a movie about the shootout at the OK corral or any historical western, like Billy the Kid, or a movie about Al Capone if you already know the time and manner how they die outside of whatever…

Al Capone only committed tax evasion. He wasn't a violent man.

The only trope they *didn't use* is a stylized Al Capone.

Que lo que pone en jaque a este gobierno sea una cascada decorativa es como que a Al Capone lo metan preso por evadir impuestos.

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Australia

#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia, rhyming slang) a telephone.

Origin: Rhyming slang from the name of American gangster Al Capone. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

For parents

Al Capone means: a telephone.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

Al Capone means: a telephone.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

Cluster: general

Heard in the wild

“If a sports bra is a felony, just call me Al Capone”
— Bluesky· May 2026
“What's the point of making a movie about the shootout at the OK corral or any historical western, like Billy the Kid, or a movie about Al Capone if you already know the time and manner how they die outside of whatever movie/TV show you're watching?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
“Al Capone only committed tax evasion. He wasn't a violent man.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
“The only trope they *didn't use* is a stylized Al Capone.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
“Que lo que pone en jaque a este gobierno sea una cascada decorativa es como que a Al Capone lo metan preso por evadir impuestos.”
— Bluesky· May 2026

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Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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