cringeometer
English
/kɹɪnˈd͡ʒɒmɪtə/, /kɹɪnˈd͡ʒɑmɪtɚ/
noun
Definitions
- (humorous) An imaginary device that measures cringeworthiness (the extent to which something makes one cringe; that is, flinch or recoil with embarrassment).
Etymology
Suffix from English cringe.
Origin
English
cringe
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- cringe English
- cringefest English
- cringeful English
- cringeling English
- cringemaking English
- cringer English
- cringesome English
- cringest English
- cringeth English
- cringeworthy English
- cringy English
- *crinchen Middle English