Cap'n
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæpn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cap'n is a noun meaning (informal) Contraction of captain used as a title.
Meaning
(informal) Contraction of captain used as a title.
Example Sentences
Aye aye, cap'n!
“If you really feel like you need a special ending to this, you have about an hour to make it hap'n, cap'n.” “Actually, now, about a half hour.”
“Uh, I think we should do, uh, what you want to do, Cap'n. Cap'n's choice.” “I'm not asking you to kiss my ass. Come on. No wrong answers.” “Uh, okay. We could do evasive maneuver eighty... eight...?” “Is he (bleep)ing serious?” “That was the wrong answer!” “I meant 84.” “In this situation? Are you crazy?” “Mariner!” “Have you not been paying attention? That could get us killed.”
Word Forms
- cap'ns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beanie, beret, bullet, cape, capped, capping.
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