Meaning of cringy | Babel Free

Definitions

Alternative spelling of cringey.

alt-of, alternative

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Examples

“The series features a fantastic, cringy scene set⟳ at the upfronts, and the whole show⟳ serves as an excavation of the prime-time TV life, from the high-flying ‘80s to the mystifying nows.”

“It involved such a cringy mix⟳ of self-indulgence and vulnerability I didn't feel⟳ equipped.”

“'You're damn right I am,' declares Ron in a cringy American accent, grabbing Andrea in a showy embrace.”

“There stepped into view⟳ a man whom Glen had not seen before. He was evidently associated with Mr. Jervice, but he did not in the least resemble⟳ him, for instead of being a cringy weakling, he was big and strong and hard.”

“Possibly the thing had feelings of its own⟳; there was no knowing. Just the little cringy sort⟳ that might inveigle itself . . .”

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