CRINGING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CRINGING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CRINGING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Cringing

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkrɪn(d)ʒɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

bent in fear or apprehension

Short Definition:

bent in fear or apprehension

Examples:
  • he lugged his carry-on bag and computer case past cringing passengers wary of being hit

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