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cringey

adj
/ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒi/

Etymology

From cringe + -y.

  1. derived from *grenǵʰ-✻ — “to turn”
  2. derived from *kringaną✻
  3. inherited from *krangijaną✻ — “to cause to fall; to cause to turn”
  4. inherited from *crenċan✻
  5. inherited from crengen — “to bend in a haughty manner; to condescend”
  6. suffixed as cringey — “cringe + -y”

Definitions

  1. Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment

    Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.

    • During a recent appearance on “The Last Laugh” podcast, the actor, who played Dwight Schrute on the hit NBC comedy, talked about how cringey parts of the series could be.

  2. Cringing

    Cringing; cowardly.

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Derived

cringily

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA