"millennial cringe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: millennial cringes [plural]
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  1. (Internet slang, social media, neologism) Outdated behaviors, fashion, slang, and trends popular with millennials, that younger generations, especially Gen Z, now find awkward or embarrassing. Tags: Internet, neologism Related terms: millennial humor Coordinate_terms: millennial humor
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