Reality Tv Jargon

noun a person who takes part in a contest or competition

• The contestant answered all the questions correctly during the quiz show.
• The contestant nailed every question on the game show.
• That contestant totally crushed the competition.
• The contestant was a shining star among the other participants.

noun a feeling of embarrassment or discomfort

verb to recoil or flinch in embarrassment or discomfort

• Her behavior at the conference made everyone cringe with embarrassment.
• I couldn't help but cringe when he told that corny joke.
• That TikTok dance was so cringe, I couldn't watch the whole thing.
• The thought of public speaking always makes me cringe.