English · Slang Attested

capping

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of removing one's hat as a token of respect.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I am very prodigall of cappings, namely in Summer, and I never receive any from what quality of men soever, but I give them as good and as many as they bring, except he be some servant of mine.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

the leached upper part of a body or rock that still contains disseminated sulphide mineral deposit.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The process of covering a borehole in order to seal an oil well.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “capping” mean?

The act of removing one's hat as a token of respect.

Is “capping” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.