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lpribistoday at 12:41 AM1 replyview on HN

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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BeetleBtoday at 12:56 AM

> Merriam-Webster lists cringe as adjective.

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

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