cringe

adj / verb (slang)/krɪndʒ/ 🔊 listen

cringe describes something so embarrassing it makes you want to hide. As slang it means “embarrassing, awkward”.

📖 Meanings

1embarrassing, awkward (adj, slang)
"That video is so cringe." — (embarrassing)
2to wince from embarrassment (verb, literal)
"I cringed at his joke." — (wince)

🔄 Often confused

cringe vs awkward →cringey →second-hand embarrassment →

💬 Phrases

so cringecringe contentmake me cringe
❓ What does “That video is so cringe” mean?