"alternating caps" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: alternating + caps Etymology templates: {{compound|en|alternating|caps}} alternating + caps Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} alternating caps (uncountable)
  1. A form of capitalization where capital letters are randomly placed throughout the word(s), now used to convey mockery through text messages or in internet comment sections. Wikipedia link: Alternating caps Tags: uncountable Synonyms: alternating case Coordinate_terms: ALL CAPS, CamelCase, Initial Caps, lowercase, Sentence case, Title Case
    Sense id: en-alternating_caps-en-noun-xbRh5ZKP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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