The act of intentionally doing something awkward, embarrassing, or shameful in order to provoke a reaction of 'cringe' from onlookers.
"Haha, I'm only wearing this Fortnite T-Shirt to cringe-bait these normies"
"Look at that guy Naruto running through the store. He is probably cringe-baiting us"
"Look at that guy Naruto running through the store. He is probably cringe-baiting us"
by epic_style November 18, 2020
Deliberately doing something considerably cringe to gain views, likes, or in general attention on social media OR in real life, making someone cringe. So exactly like rage bait, but with cringe.
by Kittycorn Me August 08, 2025