Cringeometer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɹɪnˈd͡ʒɒmɪtə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cringeometer is a noun meaning (humorous or sarcastic, informal) An imaginary device that measures cringeworthiness (the extent to which something makes one cringe; that is, flinch or recoil with embarrassment).
Meaning
(humorous or sarcastic, informal) An imaginary device that measures cringeworthiness (the extent to which something makes one cringe; that is, flinch or recoil with embarrassment).
Example Sentences
How Does Your Dad Rate On The Cringe-O-Meter? [title]
My cringeometer went off the scale as I watched his excruciating performance.
Again, with your cringeometer on, it's lucky, there's loads of brilliant actors, to work a lot is fantastic.
If Alpha Papa was your introduction to [Alan] Partridge, you'll be wanting to dig through the Parchives, pronto. (Just make sure cringe-o-meters are set to stun.)
Word Forms
- cringeometers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cringe-o-meter, cool-o-meter, wackometer, cremometer, cratometer, algometer.
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