Main Entry: ¹cute

Pronunciation: \ˈkyüt\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): cut·er; cut·est

Etymology: short for acute

Date: circa 1731

1 a : clever or shrewd often in an underhanded manner b : impertinent, smart-alecky <don't get cute with me>
2 : attractive or pretty especially in a childish, youthful, or delicate way
3 : obviously straining for effect

— cute·ly adverb

— cute·ness noun