"cringe-y" meaning in All languages combined

See cringe-y on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more cringe-y [comparative], most cringe-y [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|head=cringe-y}} cringe-y (comparative more cringe-y, superlative most cringe-y)
  1. Alternative form of cringy. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: cringy
    Sense id: en-cringe-y-en-adj-HArXCGUS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Music is such a formative part of your teenage identity, so the top hits from your middle school days are definitely going to take you back. Remember your awkward dances at homecoming? Blasting this one in your mom’s minivan? Grab your friends and relive the fun (and cringe-y) moments.",
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