buttock-clenching

British

adjective

informal making one tighten the buttocks through extreme fear or embarrassment

buttock-clenching embarrassment

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A blend of financial laboratory, corporate labyrinth and buttock-clenching thrill ride, Musk Inc has pushed the boundary of what was thought possible.

From Economist

It doesn't really matter though; it's still bloody good fun, a buttock-clenching roller-coaster.

From The Guardian

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