cringey
adjective
causing a reaction or feeling of embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort; cringeworthy.
cringy
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a variation of
cringey.
Example Sentences
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Whether that takes the form of a peaceful Tesla protest, a red-district town hall or a cringy podcast, I’ll take it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
On the Friday episode of Owens' eponymous podcast, its host takes the opportunity to ruthlessly trash Swift and her girl-next-door personality, which Owens labels as both "annoying and cringy."
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2023
I have it a little bit cringy intentionally because as we discover things and get our foundations rattled, it’s not always comfortable.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
He uses his downtime to create TikTok videos in which he provides one side of a cringy conversation in a duet or stitched video with other creators.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
He was evidently associated with Mr. Jervice, but he did not in the least resemble him, for instead of being a cringy weakling, he was big and strong and hard.
From The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters The Lost Treasure of Buffalo Hollow by Charles L. (Charles Lewis) Wrenn
