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    cringey
    /ˈkrɪn(d)ʒi/

    adjective

    • 1. causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness: "one of his cringey attempts at camaraderie"
    • 2. servile or timid; cringing: "he was cringey and smarmy when Carstairs was there and called him all sorts of horrible names when he wasn't"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cringeyCringey Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : tending to cause one to cringe (as out of embarrassment or discomfort) : cringeworthy. By the end of the book Ford has run through at least eight motels/hotels/tepees … and five cringey references to "making love": it can wear a person out. Susannah Meadows. Not every moment of my freshman college experience has been cringey. Juliette Carey.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCRINGEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. informal (also cringy) uk / ˈkrɪn.dʒi / us / ˈkrɪn.dʒi / Add to word list Add to word list. very embarrassing: It was a bit cringey when he got her name wrong. cringy old school photos. Fewer examples. Your dad wears what he calls "jeans" but are just cringey trousers made from denim.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRINGEY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    causing acute feelings of embarrassment or disgust. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'cringey' in a sentence. cringey. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCRINGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CRINGE definition: 1. to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened: 2. to feel very…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCRINGEY definition in American English - Collins Online ...

    causing acute feelings of embarrassment or disgust. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'cringey' in a sentence. cringey. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCRINGEY - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

    Master the word "CRINGEY" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › cringeyCRINGEY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Cringey definition: causing a reaction or feeling of embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort; cringeworthy. See examples of CRINGEY used in a sentence.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › cringeycringey - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Oct 1, 2024 · cringey (comparative cringier or more cringey, superlative cringiest or most cringey) Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing. Synonym: cringeworthy. Cringing; cowardly.

  10. www.dictionary.com › e › slangcringey Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com

    Oct 31, 2018 · Cringey refers to someone or something that causes you to feel awkward, uncomfortable, or embarrassed—that makes you cringe. Related words. , , , , , Where does cringey come from? Memedroid. Use of cringey dates back to at least 1986. It features cringe plus the common adjective suffix -y and is a synonym for cringeworthy.

  11. 7esl.com › cringy-or-cringeyCringy or Cringey: A Simple Explanation - 7ESL

    Sep 13, 2024 · Meaning: Describes something that makes you feel embarrassed, awkward, or uncomfortable. Use: This spelling is more commonly accepted and used, especially in British English. Example: “The movie had some really cringey scenes that made everyone in the theater uncomfortable.”