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Definitions of "Cap a shot" (Slang)


1. Cap a shot


English Translation

Fire a gun



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Other Definitions of "Cap a shot"

2. Cap a shot (Verb)


English Translation

Bust a cap


Definition

To fire a gun


Example Sentences

Patois: Yow!! run fram deh suh, Shotta dem cap a shot.
English: Hey!! run from there, Gangsters are firing their guns


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