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The meaning of CRINGE is to recoil in distaste. How to use cringe in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cringe.

Feb 7, 2017 · Cringe: When someone acts/ or is so embarrassing or awkward , it makes you feel extemely ashamed and/or embarrassed.

2 days ago · The internet had a hysterical response to the Village People's performance of their iconic hit "YMCA" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw on Friday, while President Donald …

To cringe is also to pull back in fear from someone or something that seems powerful and dangerous:

The term cringe underwent semantic change from its original usage describing an involuntary physical response to embarrassment. The term gained popularity in online forums during the …

3 days ago · From flat royal jokes to a forced Trump dig, Prince Harry’s Colbert appearance served up peak late-night cringe—and social media didn’t hold back.

2 days ago · 形容詞「cringe」の意味 形容詞 としても使われ、意味的には「気まずい」「（見ていて）恥ずかしい」「イタイ」などと訳すことができます。 また、動詞と同じように「ド …

If you cringe at something, you feel embarrassed or disgusted, and perhaps show this feeling in your expression or by making a slight movement.

When you cringe, your body language shows you don't like what you see and hear. You close your eyes and grimace. You may even jerk your body away from the offensive sight or sound, …