Cringey
//ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒi// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.
"During a recent appearance on “The Last Laugh” podcast, the actor, who played Dwight Schrute on the hit NBC comedy, talked about how cringey parts of the series could be."
- 2 Cringing; cowardly.
Adjective
- 1 embarrassing such that it would cause cringing wordnet
Example
More examples"During a recent appearance on “The Last Laugh” podcast, the actor, who played Dwight Schrute on the hit NBC comedy, talked about how cringey parts of the series could be."
Etymology
From cringe + -y.
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