cringeful Share definition Flag A word to describe that moment when you are so embarrassed by someone elses behaviour that you want to shrivel up and disappear. 55 year old Lesley made a comment about her fanny and everyone obviously found it cringeful. cringeful by Lucretia March 1, 2005 0 0 Get merch Get the cringeful mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch