Meaning of the word cringy in English

What does cringy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cringy

US /ˈkrɪn.dʒi/
UK /ˈkrɪn.dʒi/

Adjective

causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness

Example:
His attempt at a TikTok dance was really cringy.
I couldn't watch the whole movie; some scenes were just too cringy.