Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capper

/ˈkæ.pəɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.47 in modern English

Syllables
cap-per
IPA
/ˈkæ.pəɹ/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device or person that applies caps, as to bullets or bottles.

noun

A person that makes or sells caps.

noun

A by-bidder; a decoy for gamblers.

American usage; Dated; Slang

noun

A person who caps i.e. is inclined to untruth, a fibber.

Slang

name

A surname.

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Etymology

From Middle English capper; equivalent to cap + -er.

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkæ.pəɹ/

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Questions

How do you pronounce capper?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæ.pəɹ/.
What does capper mean?
A device or person that applies caps, as to bullets or bottles.
Where does capper come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce capper

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