cringelash

Definition

The physical neck injury sustained from cringing so violently and suddenly at something embarrassing or awkward. Like whiplash, but caused by secondhand embarrassment instead of a car accident.

Example Usage

I got cringelash watching him propose using a flash mob in the middle of Target—and she said no.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cringelash&defid=12748474)

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