alternating caps en · NOUN
Etymology
From alternating + caps.
Meanings
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(uncountable) 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 mockery
2019, Nicole Galluci, A look at the Ubiquitous Habit of capitalizing letters to make A Point:
Coordinates
headline style · upstyle · downstyle · title case · camel case · sentence case · initial caps · all caps · lowercase