adj
Meaning 1
tedious.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, informal, not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
ceebs
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Australian, UK: sēbz
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Australian, UK: /siːbz/
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rhymes with -iːbz
intj
Meaning 2
An expression of a lack of enthusiasm for an activity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, UK, colloquial
Examples
- "So, the essay's tomorrow... if you want to pass, you'll have to study tonight." "Ceebs!"
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noun
Meaning 3
An activity for which one has little or no enthusiasm. Often accompanied by a size qualifier to signify the magnitude of the apathy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, UK, colloquial, no-plural
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noun
Meaning 4
A humorous, fictional "illness" caused by a lack of enthusiasm for an activity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, UK, colloquial, no-plural
Qualifier: often preceded by "the"
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verb
Meaning 5
Cannot be bothered.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, UK, colloquial, invariable
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History
Etymology
From the pronunciation of the letters CB, from the start of various acronyms such as CBA (“can't be arsed”), CBB (“can't be bothered”).