Meaning of the word cringe in English
What does cringe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cringe
US /krɪndʒ/
UK /krɪndʒ/
Verb
to feel very embarrassed or awkward on behalf of oneself or others
Example:
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I cringe every time I see my old high school photos.
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The comedian's jokes were so bad that the audience started to cringe.
Adjective
very embarrassing or awkward (slang)
Example:
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That video of him dancing is so cringe.
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I had to stop watching because it was getting too cringe.