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What Does CBS Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

CBS means "Can't Be Stuffed," which is considered an outmoded version of "Can't Be Bothered"(i.e., lacking enthusiasm or feeling demotivated).

More Detail...

"Can't Be Stuffed" is associated primarily with British or Australian English. CBS is derived from the following so-called "CB" abbreviations that describe the same sentiment:

• CBB (Can't Be Bothered)
• CBF (Can't Be F*cked)
• CBA (Can't Be Arsed)
• CEEBS (Can't Be Bothered)
• CEEB (Can't Be Bothered)
• CEEBZ (Can't Be Bothered)

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When I write CBS, I mean this:

CBS means "I can't be stuffed," similar to "I can't be bothered."

Summary of Key Points

"Can't Be Stuffed" is, by far, the most common meaning for CBS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

CBS
Definition:	Can't Be Stuffed
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults

Examples of CBS in Sentences

Here is an example of CBS in a conversation:

• Anna: Shall we go for a coffee or move some more sacks?
• Karen: CBS. Let's get a coffee.

An Academic Look at CBS

CBS is an abbreviation. CBS differs from its variants CEEB, CEEBS, CEEBZ which act as words in their own right, most commonly as nouns but also as adjectives. CBS is generally used as a standalone declarative sentence. For example:

• I am not doing any more work. CBS.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said "I can't be stuffed" or something like "I feel disinclined" instead of CBS.

Example of CBS Used in a Text

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