English · Slang Attested 18+

capeshit

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Formulaic, derivative media, especially films, about the exploits of superheroes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phim về siêu anh hùng công thức và thiếu sáng tạo

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

It’s obviously geared toward young girls. Which is refreshing and wonderful because most of this capeshit has become vanilla at this point.

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 “capeshit” mean?

Formulaic, derivative media, especially films, about the exploits of superheroes.

Is “capeshit” formal or informal?

capeshit is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.

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