A term used in England for what americans would refer to as "creepers". Someone who is a scary person who likes to hit on the opposite or really even the same sex. Is used as an adjective.
Wow his behavior in the bar last night was really cringey.
by Sha la la la la December 1, 2009
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A person who acts awkwardly, weird and in disgust at the same time
Jake said that he likes to keep his meat healthy. He is so cringey
by Jake Vella November 18, 2016
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When you see people describing their girlfriends on urban dictionary as if its the most original thing in the world
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The name for the most awesome person ever, It is impossible to fit so much awesome into any other person.

This is cringey
by The Gadd June 21, 2011
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A non-existent word used to describe something cringe worthy, or to make them sound hip and cool just because more people have been using the word since late 2015.
I find it cringey everytime someone says the word 'cringey'.
by Starnana Guy February 16, 2016
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Indians on kik with names like Sebastian awkwardly asking to see girls Bobs and Veganas.

Usually they are deluded about how good looking they are and post excessive selfies in unflattering poses.
Did you see the awkward pictures Sebastian posted of himself on Kik?

Yeah! They’re always totally cringey!
by UphillDonkey December 15, 2017
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Some thing (usually a video) that when looked at makes one want to crawl in a hole and die or laugh awkwardly.
Or
Some thing (usually a social situation) that when thought about makes one shiver then want to die.
Sally: *goes on musical.ly and watches famous people then try's and fails to recreate them.*
Youtuber: Watches Sally's musical.ly and says " omg this is so cringey "

Or
Sally: I kinda like you
Crush: I'm sorry, I think or you as my sister or my best friend and I like Becca
Future Sally: *shivers*. I want to die
by Evenbettercoolname January 9, 2017
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