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Meaning of can't even | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

/ˈkænt ˌiːvən/

Definitions

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can't, even.
no-past-participle, no-present-participle
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).”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

can't get enough can't help can't help but can't seem can't stand can't stand the sight of