Definition of capisce
capisce
verb - transitive
- to understand. Used as a question. Pronounced colloquially as "ka-PEESH", and frequently misspelled capish, capeesh, kapish, etc.
Joey expects his money by Monday. Capish?
We have to finish this work by Monday, capish?
- See more words with the same meaning: to understand.
Last edited on Apr 23 2013. Submitted by Gail P. from Washington, PA 15301, USA on Oct 20 2002.
origin
- From Italian capire.
Last edited on Mar 21 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 21 2011.
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Other terms relating to 'to understand': | |
| Definitions include: "crystal clear", i.e. easy to understand. | |
| Definitions include: misspelling of "capisce". | |
| Definitions include: to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to understand something so completely that one "over"-stands. | |
| Definitions include: to see. | |
| Definitions include: to figure something out, esp. to finally grasp something difficult and elusive of understanding. | |
| Definitions include: to support an action. | |
| Definitions include: to become aware of underhanded dealings. | |
| Definitions include: to be engaged completely (e.g. mentally, emotionally, etc.) in a situation, not just physically. | |
| Definitions include: to understand. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
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| Definitions include: to go away. | |
| Definitions include: silence on the radio. | |
| Definitions include: post-modern. | |
| Definitions include: To sodomize vigorously. | |
| Definitions include: Usage--You look dutchy. | |
| Definitions include: to work extremely hard. | |
| Definitions include: to be deliberately obscure or cryptic when telling a person something or answering a question. | |
| Definitions include: a promiscuous female. | |
| Definitions include: to express that one is literally or figuratively crossing their fingers in order to bring about good luck. | |
| Definitions include: excellent. |
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