cringe culture

noun

An online culture based around criticizing people for interests or beliefs that are harmless but considered cringeworthy.

Meanings

nouncringe culture (uncountable)
  1. InternetderogatoryuncountableAn online culture based around criticizing people for interests or beliefs that are harmless but considered cringeworthy.
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