Definition:
Cringe is a slang term used to describe something that is embarrassing, awkward, uncomfortable, or unpleasant to witness.
Use case:
You can use the term cringe when you see or experience something that makes you feel embarrassed, awkward, or uncomfortable. For example, you might say "I cringe every time I watch that scene in the movie" or "That joke was so bad, it made me cringe." It can also be used to describe someone's behavior that is embarrassing or awkward, such as "He was so drunk at the party, it was cringe-worthy."
• 1) That TikTok dance was so cringe, I had to scroll past it quickly.
• 2) Watching that horror movie made me cringe so hard that I had to look away from the screen.
• 2) I felt a little cringe when I realized I had been singing the wrong lyrics to the song all along.
• 1) I couldn't help but cringe at the sight of his crass behavior during the company meeting.
• 2) The way he talks about his ex-girlfriend in public is so cringey.
• 1) Every time she tries to tell a joke, it just makes me cringe with embarrassment on her behalf.