cringeometer

== English == === Etymology === From cringe +‎ -ometer (suffix forming the names of measuring devices), possibly modelled after odometer, speedometer, etc. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kɹɪnˈd͡ʒɒmɪtə/, /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒəʊˌmiːtə/ (General American) IPA(key): /kɹɪnˈd͡ʒɑmɪtɚ/, /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒoʊˌmitɚ/, [-ɾɚ] Rhymes: -ɒmɪtə(ɹ) Hyphenation: cringe‧o‧met‧er === Noun === cringeometer (plural cringeometers) (humorous or sarcastic, informal) An imaginary device that measures cringeworthiness (the extent to which something makes one cringe; that is, flinch or recoil with embarrassment). ==== Alternative forms ==== cringe-o-meter ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====