Occurs when people gather to watch a sporting event or tv show. They watch the show with joy, then the room turns awkward once it cuts to commercials. Either people mindlessly watch the commercials, or they go on their phones.
Jared and Denise were having fun at their super bowl party until they got hit with commercial cringe.
by WeUsedToPlayHouse January 14, 2023
When something gets popular, and starts showing up in cringe-worthy videos, games, etc... just to attract little kids. Often happens to actually good things like Among Us, Poppy Playtime, Alphabet/Number Lore, etc...
by linkyboi October 29, 2023
"This dog is a cringe puppy."
by Spikystring Snuffle April 13, 2024
“That was 2019 cringe”
by Wild Warren December 13, 2020
by Kittowo October 04, 2023
Improv or comedy sketches that make you cringe. Tim Robinson's "I Think You Should Leave", or Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" are two examples.
I love watching cringe comedy! Cringe comedy makes my skin crawl! Tim Robinson is the king of cringe comedy!
by Pat Fitzgerald September 02, 2022
When you embrace the idea of “being cringe” and completely ignore the negativity of cringe culture, instead staying true to yourself and being open about it.
Dude 1: I love nerdy subject!!
Dude 2: That’s so cringe LMAO!!!!
Dude 1. Yeah, whatever, edgelord! I’m cringe, but free!
Dude 2: That’s so cringe LMAO!!!!
Dude 1. Yeah, whatever, edgelord! I’m cringe, but free!
by LordPhan January 28, 2024