Casualadjective
cringe
cringeworthy, embarrassing
Formal Equivalent
imbarazzante
Examples in Context
"Hai visto il suo ultimo video? Troppo cringe."
"Did you see his latest video? So cringe."
"Non fare il cringe davanti alla camera, dai."
"Don't be cringy in front of the camera, come on."
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Cultural Note
One of the most widespread English loanwords among young Italians. Used constantly on social media and in everyday conversation to describe anything awkward or embarrassing. Often used as an invariable adjective: 'è cringe'.
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