Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alternating caps

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.41 in modern English

Syllables: al-ter-nat-ing -caps
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of capitalization where capital letters are placed throughout the word(s), formerly used in the script kiddie subculture and now to convey mockery through text messages or in online discussions.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I'm compelled to draw the line at aLtErNaTiNg CaPs."
"Nowadays, there's the common practice of typing a word in all caps to indicate SCREAMING, the use of aLteRnAtInG cApS (often associated with SpongeBob memes) to convey mockery"

Etymology

From alternating + caps.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

all caps camel case initial caps upstyle headline style title case sentence case downstyle

Synonyms

alternating case spongecase

Questions

What does alternating caps mean?: A form of capitalization where capital letters are placed throughout the word(s), formerly used in the script kiddie subculture and now to convey mockery through text messages or in online discussions.
Where does alternating caps come from?: From alternating + caps.

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