Is It | Can Hardly Or Can't Hardly

We’ve all been there. You’re typing a quick message or speaking casually, and a phrase comes out that makes you pause: “I can’t hardly wait.” It sounds fine in conversation. But then you look at it. Something feels... off.

You meant: I can barely hear you.

Let’s settle this grammar debate once and for all. “Can hardly” is correct. “Can’t hardly” is incorrect in standard English. is it can hardly or can't hardly