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kringelig.

curly, looping (in the shape of, prominently featuring, or patterned with curls)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈkʁɪŋəlɪç//ˈkʁɪŋəlɪk/
  1. curly, looping (in the shape of, prominently featuring, or patterned with curls)

    informal
    sich kringelig lachen
Where this word comes from

From Kringel (“curl, loop”) + -ig (“-y”).

adj/ˈkʁɪŋəlɪç//ˈkʁɪŋəlɪk/
  1. cringe (evoking first- or second-hand embarassment)

    Internet · slang
Where this word comes from

Phono-semantic matching of English cringe.

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