cringe-core

//krɪndʒ kɔːr// Medium • Origin: Internet fashion/art slang, 2020s.

A deliberately awkward or overly earnest style.

That outfit is pure cringe-core.

ironic style

Seen in art, TikTok, and alternative fashion.

That final move was an almighty push!

His outfit screams eclectic grandpa with that patterned vest.

She leveled up her career.

I’m feeling a bit tired today.

The DJ played a mashup of old hits.

The chip shortage came from a supply chain crunch.