alternating caps
nounEtymology From alternating + caps.
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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.
- I'm compelled to draw the line at aLtErNaTiNg CaPs.2006, Dan Macsai, ALtErNaTiNg CaPs are damaging our children:
- 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 mockery2019, Nicole Galluci, A look at the Ubiquitous Habit of capitalizing letters to make A Point: