cutesy

adjective

cute·​sy ˈkyüt-sē How to pronounce cutesy (audio)
cutesier; cutesiest
: self-consciously or excessively cute
cutesiness noun

Examples of cutesy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Both stars have embraced a cutesy, corset-and-mini-skirt, pastel aesthetic in their style and have been compared by fans in the past. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024 One of them is played by Colin Jost, Johansson’s real-life husband, in the sort of cutesy cameo that feels like payback for her appearances on SNL. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024 In his debut video, Gu comes across as slightly awkward, with editors trying to jazz up his post by adding a greeting from former NBA basket player Yi Jianlian and cutesy voiceovers and animation. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 24 June 2024 The cutesy shirt—complete with rhinestone embellishments on the collar—was made in collaboration between Sandy Liang, the New York City Ballet, and Marc Jacobs’s Heaven. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cutesy 

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Word History

Etymology

cute + -sy (as in folksy)

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutesy was in 1914

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“Cutesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutesy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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