English Explanatory Dictionary

cringeometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An imaginary device that measures cringeworthiness (the extent to which something makes one cringe; that is, flinch or recoil with embarrassment).

Pronunciation

/kɹɪnˈd͡ʒɒmɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒəʊˌmiːtə/ /kɹɪnˈd͡ʒɑmɪtɚ/ /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒoʊˌmitɚ/ [-ɾɚ] En-us-cringeometer2.mp3 En-us-cringeometer.mp3

Word forms

cringeometer cringeometers cringe-o-meter

Etymology

From cringe + -ometer (suffix forming the names of measuring devices), possibly modelled after odometer, speedometer, etc.

Related words

cringe cringemaking cringe-making cringe-makingly cringer cringeworthily cringeworthiness cringeworthy cringing cringingly cringingness cringy
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