CBA is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “Short for “can’t be a**ed,” meaning too lazy, tired, or over it.”. Here’s the full CBA meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is CBA? CBA Meaning Explained
Short for “can’t be a**ed,” meaning too lazy, tired, or over it.
CBA stands for “can’t be a**ed.” It’s slang for when you just don’t feel like doing something. It’s not always about laziness. Sometimes it’s burnout, exhaustion, or just “I’m not doing that today.” Common in texts, tweets, or low-effort replies when you mentally log off.
CBA is the ultimate mood for when you’re drained. It doesn’t mean you hate something. It means your energy bar is at zero. It’s common in British and global Gen Z slang, and it works in everything from vent texts to social captions.
CBA — Slang Examples in Sentences
“CBA with this drama rn.”
| Sentence | Translation / Context |
|---|
| “CBA going to class today.” | Used when you’re mentally or physically over something. |
| “Bro I cba replying to all that.” | Works as a casual excuse. |
| “CBA with this drama rn.” | Appears in memes, DMs, captions. |
| “She asked me to go and I just said cba.” | A vibe of low energy or checked out. |
| “CBA reading all that, tbh.” | Sometimes used for dramatic effect. |
You’ll see “cba” in short replies when someone’s clearly not doing it. “CBA to argue,” “CBA to explain,” or just “cba lol.” It’s like saying “no thanks” but more fed up.
Where Did “CBA” Come From? CBA Origin
CBA began wide-spread usage in the 2000s
CBA spread from British forums and texting in the 2000s. It went international via meme pages, reaction culture, and TikTok edits. Now it’s standard Gen Z slang worldwide.
CBA in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) CBA in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about CBA in every language.
CBA意味｜CBAとは？ 🇯🇵
CBAは「やりたくない」とか「面倒くさい」という意味の英語スラングです。
CBA（シービーエー）は「やる気出ない」「ムリ」みたいな意味の略語。
CBA의미｜CBA이란? 🇰🇷
CBA는 하기 싫을 때 쓰는 약자예요. 대충 “귀찮다” 느낌.
CBA（씨비에이）는 “can’t be a**ed”의 줄임말로, 귀찮거나 하기 싫을 때 써요.
CBA意思｜CBA是什么？ 🇨🇳
CBA 表示“我不想做”或“太懒了”，常用于聊天和网络评论。
CBA 是 “can’t be a**ed” 的缩写，意思是懒得做、没心情做某事。
CBA Bedeutung｜Was Bedeutet CBA? 🇩🇪
CBA ist eine Abkürzung, um Faulheit oder Desinteresse auszudrücken.
CBA steht für “can’t be a**ed” und heißt so viel wie “kein Bock”. Wird oft online verwendet.
CBA Significado｜¿Qué Significa CBA? 🇪🇸
CBA se usa para decir que algo da pereza o no interesa.
CBA significa “can’t be a**ed”, usado cuando no tienes ganas de hacer algo.
CBA Significato｜Che Cosa Vuol Dire CBA? 🇮🇹
CBA si usa per dire “non c’ho sbatti” o “mi scoccia”.
CBA è l’abbreviazione di “can’t be a**ed”, e si usa quando non hai voglia.
CBA Signification｜C’est Quoi CBA? 🇫🇷
CBA est utilisé pour montrer qu’on est trop fatigué ou démotivé.
CBA est l’abréviation de “can’t be a**ed”, utilisée pour dire qu’on n’a pas envie.
CBA значение｜Что такое CBA? 🇷🇺
Используется, когда нет желания что-то делать.
CBA, это сокращение от “can’t be a**ed”, означает “лень” или “неохота”.
CBA ما معنى｜المعنى CBA؟ 🇸🇦
يُستخدم لما تكون ما لك خلق تسوي شي.
CBA هو اختصار لـ “can’t be a**ed”، ويعني “مالي خُلُق” أو “مش قادر”.
CBA Overview
CBA is for the days when your brain is on sleep mode. It’s the emoji of mental shutdown, and Gen Z made it into a whole aesthetic.
That’s the full slang guide for CBA, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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