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cringey

Cringey (adj) means characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.

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

From cringe + -y.

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What is the meaning of cringey?

"cringey" (adj) means characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.

What are the different meanings of cringey?

"cringey" has 2 main meanings: 1. Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing; 2. Cringing; cowardly.

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