unable to can en · X
Etymology
From can't even (“to be unable to express one's feelings about an overwhelming situation”), with the implication that one has lost the capacity of English due to shock.
Meanings
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(humorous, slang) Rendered utterly speechless or overwhelmed with a situation.
I literally cannot with William. I will continue to be unable to can with this fool.
2016 April 25, Phoebe Robinson, “The Catch Recap: A Bug's Life”, in Vulture, archived from the original on 21 Jun 2023:She said: 'This is the peak of the whatsapp mother's cult. I am unable to can lmao.'
2020 March 25, Harriet Johnston, “Woman reveals her mother has placed a raw ONION in the corner of every room in the house in a bizarre attempt to ward off coronavirus”, in Daily Mail, London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 14 Oct 2022: