by cloud10 August 4, 2016
The act of cringing at somebody who is deliberately aware of what makes you and most people cringe. They themselves may even cringe at it. Yet, that certain somebody continues to write an entire essay about it.
Journalist: Now before you start to cringe at the mere word 'tik tok', we did a meta-analysis of all tik toks published after covid-19 and found that a large portion of tik toks are actually more educational than the standard high school curriculum.
Me: Ugh, meta-cringe.
Me: Ugh, meta-cringe.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian April 2, 2021
A Cringe Master is someone who shows the highest level of Cringe on a daily basis. A prime Example is Stephen Matus
by Smatus October 17, 2017
When you're so bored that you look to the internet for cheap entertainment. Watching sick video after sick video.
by Ben Watts November 13, 2007
A childlike human that inhabits the internet. They distribute cringe content and make their own. They're usually easy to spot as they're not well liked and make fun of others. Warning: they often have a small posse and might attack on site.
Much like an internet troll but obsessed with bad content.
Much like an internet troll but obsessed with bad content.
ChatRoom
stoolfree: *links video of bad recorder playing*
me: Such a Cringe Kid.
stoolfree: doo u even no wut art iz?
stoolfree: *links video of bad recorder playing*
me: Such a Cringe Kid.
stoolfree: doo u even no wut art iz?
by InternetBookmark February 19, 2017
The degree in which you can stand/stomach something...or not...or the thought of it...before puking all over the place!
The thought of sleeping with his Science professor made him gag a little. Just too high a Cringe Level!
by talk2me-JCH2 November 18, 2022
A phenomenon characterized by a specific type of cringe that occurs when individuals from the Gen X, Baby Boomer generation or older attempt to adopt and utilize the slang and mannerisms of Generation Z. This desperate and often misguided effort to remain current and relatable among younger generations results in an awkward and embarrassing display of out-of-touch behavior.
Boom Cringe is typically exhibited by individuals who stubbornly insist on incorporating Gen Z slang into their conversations, often inappropriately or without a proper understanding of its meaning and context. This ill-advised usage of contemporary terminology serves only to elicit cringing reactions from younger individuals who find it painfully embarrassing and incongruous.
Furthermore, Boom Cringe can reach an escalated level when the Boomer in question becomes aware of the discomfort caused and purposefully weaponizes their use of Gen Z slang to provoke cringe-inducing reactions from their younger counterparts. This intentional exploitation of their own lack of understanding further exacerbates the cringe factor, leaving younger generations both perplexed and mortified.
In essence, Boom Cringe epitomizes the futile attempt of older individuals to grasp the ever-evolving language and cultural nuances of younger generations. It serves as a reminder of the generation gap and the inevitable awkwardness that arises when one group tries unsuccessfully to assimilate the vernacular of another.
Boom Cringe is typically exhibited by individuals who stubbornly insist on incorporating Gen Z slang into their conversations, often inappropriately or without a proper understanding of its meaning and context. This ill-advised usage of contemporary terminology serves only to elicit cringing reactions from younger individuals who find it painfully embarrassing and incongruous.
Furthermore, Boom Cringe can reach an escalated level when the Boomer in question becomes aware of the discomfort caused and purposefully weaponizes their use of Gen Z slang to provoke cringe-inducing reactions from their younger counterparts. This intentional exploitation of their own lack of understanding further exacerbates the cringe factor, leaving younger generations both perplexed and mortified.
In essence, Boom Cringe epitomizes the futile attempt of older individuals to grasp the ever-evolving language and cultural nuances of younger generations. It serves as a reminder of the generation gap and the inevitable awkwardness that arises when one group tries unsuccessfully to assimilate the vernacular of another.
"Did you hear Uncle Joe trying to use the latest TikTok dance moves at the family reunion? It was pure Boom Cringe, and all the younger cousins couldn't help but cringe in embarrassment."
"Did you see Uncle Bill trying to 'yeet' that basketball? It was pure Boom Cringe."
"Sarah's dad keeps using TikTok dances at family gatherings, and it's just Boom Cringe all the way."
"Whenever my mom tries to drop slang like 'lit' or 'on fleek,' it's a total Boom Cringe moment."
"Mark's attempt to use 'LOL' in every text message is both hilarious and Boom Cringe at the same time."
"Grandma's frequent use of hashtags in her Facebook posts is a classic case of Boom Cringe."
"Did you see Uncle Bill trying to 'yeet' that basketball? It was pure Boom Cringe."
"Sarah's dad keeps using TikTok dances at family gatherings, and it's just Boom Cringe all the way."
"Whenever my mom tries to drop slang like 'lit' or 'on fleek,' it's a total Boom Cringe moment."
"Mark's attempt to use 'LOL' in every text message is both hilarious and Boom Cringe at the same time."
"Grandma's frequent use of hashtags in her Facebook posts is a classic case of Boom Cringe."
by MrBigBear June 22, 2023