Definition of 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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