cap up
(slang, transitive) To divide (a drug) into capsules.
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(slang, transitive) To divide (a drug) into capsules.
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(typography, British) To modify (the initial letter of a word) to be a capital letter.
Do not cap up "oblast" or "province" in place names.
Cap up means: To modify (the initial letter of a word) to be a capital letter.. 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.
cap up means: To modify (the initial letter of a word) to be a capital letter.. Register: neutral, standard English. 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.
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