English Explanatory Dictionary

cringey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.
  2. Cringing; cowardly.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Khangtran2008-cringey.wav

Word forms

cringey cringier more cringey cringiest most cringey cringe-y cringy

Etymology

From cringe + -y.

Synonyms

cringeworthy

Derived words

cringily
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