Definition of cringing in English:
cringing
adjective ˈkrɪn(d)ʒɪŋˈkrɪndʒɪŋ
1Bent in fear or apprehension.
he lugged his carry-on bag and computer case past cringing passengers wary of being hit
- 1.1 Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
we are surrounded by cringing yes-men and sycophants
- 1.2 Experiencing embarrassment or disgust.
he was left cringing with embarrassment after stumbling over his lines during a West End performance of Macbeth
Definition of cringing in US English:
cringing
adjectiveˈkrɪndʒɪŋˈkrinjiNG
1Bent in fear or apprehension.
he lugged his carry-on bag and computer case past cringing passengers wary of being hit
- 1.1 Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
we are surrounded by cringing yes-men and sycophants
- 1.2 Experiencing embarrassment or disgust.
he was left cringing with embarrassment after stumbling over his lines during a West End performance of Macbeth