cap|per

cap|per
cap|per «KAP uhr», noun.
1. a person or device that makes caps or fixes caps in position.
2. U.S. Slang. a) a confederate in a gambling game. b) a dummy bidder at an auction.
3. U.S. Slang. an ending or climax: »

The capper comes when everyone is gathered to watch Forrest open his presents (Saturday Review).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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