embarrassing · awkward · something that makes you feel uncomfortable due to awkwardness
Ever seen someone do something so awkward or embarrassing that it made *you* feel uncomfortable, like a secondhand embarrassment? 😬 That's 'cringe'! This word is super common to describe anything from a bad pick-up line to an old photo of yourself that makes you want to disappear. ✨
💡 **Pro Tip!** 'Cringe' can be used as a verb ("I cringed when he started singing"), an adjective ("That outfit is so cringe"), or even a noun ("The whole scene was pure cringe"). It perfectly captures that feeling of vicarious embarrassment! Just be careful not to overuse it, or you might become a little... well, cringe yourself! 😉
When would you most appropriately use the word 'cringe'? A. 😴 When you feel sleepy after a long day of work. B. 🥳 When you see a really cool dance move at a party. C. 😮 When you watch an old, poorly made home video of yourself from high school.