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Create account/Sounds like "KREEN" (as in "creek") + "heh" (as in "help")/
Intense secondhand embarrassment, something so awkward or cringeworthy you want to look away. A viral anglicism that perfectly describes that uncomfortable feeling running through your body.
“That video is pure cringe, I couldn't even finish it.”
“It gives me cringe when someone sings in public and is off-key.”
“His love declaration on Facebook was the most cringe thing of the year.”
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/Sounds like "KREEN" (as in "creek") + "heh" (as in "help")/
Intense secondhand embarrassment, something so awkward or cringeworthy you want to look away. A viral anglicism that perfectly describes that uncomfortable feeling running through your body.
“That video is pure cringe, I couldn't even finish it.”
“It gives me cringe when someone sings in public and is off-key.”
“His love declaration on Facebook was the most cringe thing of the year.”