Cringe

//kɹɪnd͡ʒ//

Word Type

Verb
Noun
Slang
Intj
Adjective

The word "cringe" can be used as verb, noun, slang, intj and adjective.

Word Relationships

Etymologically Related To

crinkle

Context

dialect

Related Terms

crouch wince

Synonym Network

fawn flinch

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