cape
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A superhero.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Rows and rows of booths and pavilions stretch across the floor, draped with glowing holograms and shifting signs beckoning capes to try their wares. Bystander insurance. Hypertech components. Mystical ingredients. Training DVDs ...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cape” mean?
A superhero.
Is “cape” formal or informal?
cape is generally slang.