Millennials · 1981–1996 · Reaction i can’t even

I can’t even

An expression of being completely overwhelmed with emotion or disbelief.

IN PLAIN ENGLISH“I’m overwhelmed”
ALSO SEARCHED ASI cant even
THE VIBEInternet-native, expressive and self-aware
USE IT INSocial media, texting and 2000s–2010s culture
USE IT LIKE THIS

“That ending—I can’t even.”

WORD ORIGIN

Popularized through 2000s–2010s texting, social media, fandom and internet culture.