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**Cringen (noun):**
A term used to describe an individual who consistently exhibits cringe-worthy behavior, characterized by awkwardness, discomfort, or embarrassment. A "cringen" is someone who not only engages in cringe-inducing actions but also tends to communicate in a cringe-worthy manner, often sharing awkward or socially awkward content such as videos, memes, or comments. The term encapsulates a person's persistent tendency to evoke feelings of discomfort or secondhand embarrassment in others due to their consistently cringe-worthy choices and expressions. The word "cringen" has its origin with a touch or influence from Malayalam, adding a cultural nuance to its definition.
"Every time Adwaith Raghavan starts talking about his favorite conspiracy theories and shares those cringe-worthy videos, everyone in the group unanimously agrees that he's the ultimate cringen in our circle."
cringen by aceredtag December 3, 2023
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Cringe blindness 

Cringe blindness occurs when someone is unaware of either the cringey behavior around them or their own cringey behavior. Cringe blindness leads to a lack of any self-awareness or ability to notice social cues. Finally, an individual suffering from cringe blindness will be unaware of their suffering or the suffering of those around them.
Vincent was dancing around the graduation with a towel on his head and kept groping men's shoulders when taking group photos. It was clear to those around that he was suffering from cringe blindness.
Cringe blindness by 1014Tyme May 3, 2021

cringe bitch 

Most girls in the modern generation. Always doing the popular trend. Acts like a bitch and pissess you off.
Jessica is a cringe bitch because the only thing on her snapchats are her vaping and she can’t stop sucking dick.
cringe bitch by Litmoney27 May 29, 2018

Cringefag 

Young people with underdeveloped social skills that cringe at everything while explaining they are cringing.
"This Forsen video is so cringe"

"Shut up Cringefag"

Cringe at everything btw haHAA 12 btw haHAA
Cringefag by Youown March 7, 2018

Cringe Cry

When something happens that is so cringy, tears form in your eyes.
Jim: Yeah, the movie was good, but there was a part that made me Cringe Cry.
Dave: You mean the part where he gives an awkward speech? Yeah that part was pretty Cringy.
Cringe Cry by Aexus May 15, 2018
When someone acts/ or is so embarrassing or awkward , it makes you feel extemely ashamed and/or embarrassed.
"Hey that guy over there is cringy"
"Are you kidding Francis is the definition of cringe!"
Cringe by Hugo Mc'LongSchlong February 7, 2017
Jake Paul Is Cringe
Cringe by ElectroDragon55 March 4, 2018
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