"cringetastic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more cringetastic [comparative], most cringetastic [superlative]
Etymology: From cringe + -tastic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cringe|tastic}} cringe + -tastic Head templates: {{en-adj}} cringetastic (comparative more cringetastic, superlative most cringetastic)
  1. (slang) Very cringeworthy; causing one to cringe with embarrassment. Tags: slang Synonyms: cringemaking, cringy
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