can
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Meaning · English
To shut up.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Can your gob.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “can” mean?
To shut up.
Is “can” formal or informal?
can is generally slang.