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Cringey

Aliya Hirji is rly cringey
by e[oivo2eirf February 7, 2019
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A word that describes someone or something that deviates from the norms of a particular group. The word has become more popular along with the 1. rise of social media and 2. identity politics. In other words, social media has created an environment in which identity within a particular social or political group (E.g. leftist, feminist, conservative, LGBTQ, "person of color," antifa, free-speech supporters) has become valued over individuality and nuance, and therefore anyone who acts outside of strictly defined group norms stands out, even to the point of potentially beings seen as untrustworthy. "Cringey" is a word used to describe behavior that does not fit neatly within prescribed social limits and makes members of the group who strongly identify with those social limits uncomfortable.
It was so cringey when my friend, who I thought shared my leftist political beliefs said "it's ok to be white" even though he said it was a joke.
by meowkitten551 October 10, 2018
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This is so cringey!!
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Someone who uses Urban Dictionary to define edgy internet insults.
This fuckin guy is such a cringey nerd for still trying!
by Bebeboopafett April 21, 2020
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Embarrassing and awkward- this one's for the boomers
It was so cringey! I was wincing inside when he kissed her. Ew.
by Jumpy_Frog February 8, 2022
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“Ew did you see Cambrie and Noah in the hallway kissing and cuddling
“Omg yeah it was so Cringey”
by 12345cscycbkthk March 31, 2023
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It wasn't funny as much as it was cringey.
Hym "Not as cringey as a disgraced psychologist who spent 5 consecutive years crying on camera talking about somebody being an embarrassment. But still up there."
by Hym Iam September 27, 2023
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