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   cringe

   /krinj/

   verb

   • 1. bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner: "he cringed away from the blow" Similar cowershrinkdraw backpull backrecoilstartshy (away)winceflinchblenchblanchdodgeduckcrouchshuddershaketremblequiverquailquakeget cold feetkowtowbow and scrapegrovelcreepcrawltoadyfawntrucklecowerbe servile towardbe sycophantic towarddance attendance oningratiate oneself withcurry favor withflatterwoopay court toget aroundinformal:suck up tomake up tolick someone's bootsbe all overfall all oversweet-talksoft-soapbrown-nosearchaic:blandish
   • ▪ experience an inward shiver of embarrassment or disgust: "I cringed at the fellow's stupidity" Similar wincesquirmblushflushgo redfeel embarrassedfeel ashamedfeel sheepishfeel mortifiedwince with embarrassment

   noun

   • 1. an act of cringing.

   Word Origin Middle Englishcrenge, crenche, related to Old Englishcringan, crincan ‘bend, yield, fall in battle’, of Germanic origin and related to Dutch krengen ‘heel over’ and German krank ‘sick’, also to crank1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cringer noun

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2. saganmorrow.com › personal-development › dealing-with-cringeDealing with Cringe: how to cope with being cringe and how to...

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   3 days ago · After you’ve defined what you mean by calling something “cringe,” and after you’ve differentiated between other people thinking something’s cringe vs YOU think it’s cringe, you’ll be better positioned to determine whether you want to work through those feelings of cringe or not.

3. thesocialsavior.com › blog › cringe-meaningCringe Explained: Social Media Slang 2024

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   Sep 10, 2024 · A poorly received joke that results in awkward silence or forced laughter. Sharing excessively intimate details in public forums, crossing the TMI (too much information) line. But here’s the twist—why cringe alone when we can turn these cringe moments viral?

4. www.stndigital.com › blog › millennial-vocabularyMillennial Speak: The Cringey Generation That Used to be Cool

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   5 days ago · It’s easy to tease Millennials for their once-trendy, now-cringe-worthy slang. But remember, this was the generation that taught the world how to live online. While Gen Z and Gen Alpha are the new trendsetters, Millennials can take solace in their legacy—especially the next time they hear someone under 25 say, “OMG, that’s so cheugy ...

5. nylonmanila.com › pop-culture › the-addison-raenaissanceThe Rae(naissance) Of Addison Rae, The Internet’s Newest It Girl

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   3 days ago · Addison’s “cringe” to pop diva pipeline is definitely something to watch out for. Few in modern pop culture have managed a so far successful rebrand like Addison has. It just goes to show that if you put the work into it, and have a PR and styling team at your disposal, anything is possible and being an it girl isn’t defined by your past, but by how you carry yourself today.

6. www.americanbible.org › engage › bible-blogWhat to Do When You Don’t Want to Love Your In-Laws: Ephesians...

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   1 day ago · Some hallmarks of this radical love include humility, gentleness, and patience. These are all qualities that should define us as followers of Jesus. The next time you’re facing a stressful moment with your in-laws, pause and call out to the Lord in prayer. Ask him for the strength to express Christ-like love, regardless of the circumstances.

7. www.betterhelp.com › advice › love80 Corny Love Jokes That Will Make You Both Laugh

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   3 days ago · Rawpixel. Is your love life no laughing matter? Discuss it with a therapist. Looking for the best love jokes? Below is a list of 80 corny love jokes, puns, and funny-flirty knock-knock jokes. These one-liners can be easy to remember and seamless to drop in conversations and cards. Corny love jokes to make you smile. Happy reading and happy joking!

8. www.bbc.com › learningenglish › amharicBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Cringe

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   3 days ago · You’re listening to The English We Speak from BBC Learning English, and we’re talking about the word ‘cringe’. It can be used to describe something or someone that makes you feel...