cringey
or crin·gy
[ krin-jee ]
/ ˈkrɪn dʒi /
adjective Informal.
causing a reaction or feeling of embarrassment, awkwardness, or discomfort; cringeworthy: The movie brought back my cringey middle school memories.
seeking favor by means of servile behavior or flattery:His talk show is mostly cringey interviews with celebrities.
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