cringing

Meanings

• verb

  expressing strong feelings of embarrassment, discomfort, or unease

• verb

  making a face or body movement expressing embarrassment or unease

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Rhymes

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ringing , clinging , tingling

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Variants

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cringe , cringed , cringer , cringers , cringes , cringing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shrink' or 'to draw in'. The modern meaning developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cringe' comes from the Old English word 'crincgan', which meant 'to shrink' or 'to draw in'.

2. Cringing is a common reaction to cringe-worthy content, such as bad art, poor comedy, or embarrassing personal moments.

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Related Concepts

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1. embarrassment: A feeling of shame or humiliation, often caused by a perceived failure or mistake.

2. discomfort: A feeling of unease or uneasiness, often caused by physical or emotional factors.

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Culture

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In modern usage, cringing is often used to describe a reaction to something that is awkward, embarrassing, or uncomfortable. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of unease or discomfort.

How to Memorize "cringing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a face of embarrassment or unease. Imagine scrunching up your face and shoulders, and perhaps covering your eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with awkward or embarrassing situations. For example, imagine yourself making a fool of yourself in public.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-R-I-N-G-I-N-G to remember the meaning: 'Cringing: Reaction to Inadequacy, Nervousness, or Grotesque Input'.

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