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submitted 10 months ago by robocall to c/me_irl

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Cringe comes from the Old English word “cringan” which means to give way or to bend, which is exactly what your body does when you cringe because of an awkward situation. Demographic (Who Uses This Word). Today, the young and old use the word cringe, since it has been popularized by Gen Z on social media. It is now used as an expression when faced with an awkward situation.

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