Cringy

//ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of cringey. alt-of, alternative

    "The series features a fantastic, cringy scene set at the upfronts, and the whole show serves as an excavation of the prime-time TV life, from the high-flying ‘80s to the mystifying nows."

Synonyms

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cringetasticcringeworthy

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"What he said to her was rather cringy."

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