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What is a slang word for "inactive", "lazy", "abnormally slow-thinking"?

Please look at this situation.

A friend (A) is teaching English to his friend (B). B is usually dynamic and cheerful but the class today is going on very badly, B is answering reluctantly, he hardly ever smiles. He looks as if he is obsessed in some unpleasant thoughts. Or maybe just tired. B has to pull out answers from him all the time. Finally A asks him: "Come on, B, wake up, why are you so ________ today? Something happened?"

What slang word may be put in here?

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    Dozy is a possibility (not slang, but informal).
    – Kate Bunting
    Commented Jun 22 at 16:22
  • 'Inactive' and 'lazy' could be descriptions of moods or tendencies; 'abnormally slow-thinking' sounds like a disability.
    – Michael Harvey
    Commented Jun 22 at 17:39
  • Michael, I meant the person is responding with long delays as if he is thinking about smth although normally s/he isn't like that. The mental condition is fine)
    – Avid learner
    Commented Jun 22 at 18:11
  • Non-slang is lethargic.
    – Weather Vane
    Commented Jun 22 at 19:08
  • Slang is spaced (out): 2. generally disorientated.
    – Weather Vane
    Commented Jun 22 at 19:13

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Zonked

Extremely tired or affected by drugs or alcohol.

Useless

Of no use; not working or not achieving what is needed

Distracted

Nervous or confused because you are worried about something.

Off

Away from a place or position, especially the present place, position, or time.

Fucked

Which means pretty much anything in English but relevantly:

Broken or not working properly OR very tired

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  • @Avidlearner NB, "fuck" is a fairly offensive word, e.g. banned from US public broadcasting. It could be appropriate in some slang contexts but not all. Not recommended to use unless you're sure it's ok with your audience!
    – Andy Bonner
    Commented Jun 24 at 17:08
  • @AndyBonner That's despite it being the most useful word in English after "yes" and "no"
    – Dale M
    Commented Jun 25 at 7:26
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A great slang word for "dull, sluggish" is logy, though it might be the "wrong slang" for your setting; it has strong "Valley girl" connotations.

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