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cringey.

Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒi/
  1. Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.

  2. Cringing; cowardly.

Where this word comes from

From cringe + -y.

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