How did words like periodt, GYAT, cap and drip come to be? All about the Black history of slang. Alex Portée. Fri, February 23, 2024 at 6:38 PM UTC. 6 min read. TODAY Illustration.

No Cap/Capping: Cap is another word for lie ... Example: “Have y’all heard ‘Castaway’ from The Backyardigans? It’s a bop.” Drip: A cool, sexy or trendy sense of style.