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cringey

adjective

Meaning

  1. Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.
  2. Cringing; cowardly.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cringe-making(English)fringe-worthy(English)offputting(English)giddysome(English)fringe-y(English)guiltridden(English)scarysome(English)semifunny(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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