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alternating case

alternating case is the alternative form of alternating caps.

Meaning of alternating caps

Noun

alternating caps (uncountable)

  1. 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

Origin of alternating case

From alternating + letter case.

Questions about alternating case

What is alternating case the alternative form of?
Alternating case is the alternative form of alternating caps.

Words near alternating case in the dictionary

  1. alternately
  2. alternateness
  3. alternates
  4. alternating
  5. alternating caps
  6. alternating case
  7. alternating current
  8. alternating currents
  9. alternating function
  10. alternating functions
  11. alternating group

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