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to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort
to exhibit a submissive or fearful reaction, often bending to authority or intimidation
content, actions, or behavior that causes secondhand embarrassment or discomfort
What does "cringe" mean in slang?
The term "cringe" describes content, behavior, or actions that cause secondhand embarrassment or discomfort. The structure is a semantic extension of the literal verb "to cringe" (to recoil physically), used in slang to label something socially awkward, try-hard, or embarrassing to observe. It is informal internet slang commonly used to judge posts, behavior, or expressions perceived as awkward or overly forced.
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