Meaning of can't even | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can't, even.
   no-past-participle, no-present-participle
2. Without a following verb, as an expression of aporia: to be unable to express one's feelings about an overwhelming situation.
   no-past-participle, no-present-participle, slang

Examples

“He’s nine years old, and can’t even tie his own⟳ shoelaces!”

“Oh my God, I got cheap tickets to the Beyoncé concert! I can’t even!”

“I – being a MASSIVE IDIOT – had a go at him… then agreed to meet⟳ up again, but before that happened he… ghosted me again. I tracked him down on Facebook and and^([sic]) he said his new phone had got water damage⟳ (I can’t even).”

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