"capeshit" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkeɪp.ʃɪt/
Etymology: From cape + shit, possibly punning on apeshit. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cape|shit}} cape + shit, {{m|en|apeshit}} apeshit Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} capeshit (uncountable)
  1. (slang, vulgar, derogatory) Tiresome, derivative films about the exploits of superheroes. Tags: derogatory, slang, uncountable, vulgar Categories (topical): Film genres

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