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Comment by lpribis

13 hours ago

Oxford dictionary lists cringe as adjective.

Cambridge dictionary lists cringe as adjective.

Merriam-Webster lists cringe as adjective.

Might need to update your understanding.

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BeetleB  13 hours ago

> Merriam-Webster lists cringe as adjective.

MW has it as slang. Cambridge has it as informal. OED I don't have access to.

  • HeatrayEnjoyer  13 hours ago

    Slang and informal words exist, yes.

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