adjective
causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness; awkward or uncomfortable to watch or experience
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The speech he gave was quite cringey, filled with awkward pauses and nervous laughter.
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I couldn't help but cringe at the cringey TikTok video she posted.
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That outfit is so cringey, I can't believe she actually wore it out in public.
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His attempt at flirting was so cringey, it was like watching a train wreck in slow motion.