cringey

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cringey

  • /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒi/

Rhymes with -ɪnd͡ʒi

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From cringe + -y.

adjective cringier · more cringey · cringiest · most cringey · cringe-y · cringy

  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.

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