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Definition of be cringeworthy

cringeworthy

adjective

  • so embarrassing as to cause a cringe reaction.
    His attempt to get the bartender's phone number was cringeworthy.

    Last edited on Jul 27 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 24 2012.

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