cutesy

adjective

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

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Bell and Brody are pros who can make cutesy banter in their sleep; with Konner and Kaplan at the helm, they’re now supported by fellow veterans savvy enough to keep out of their leads’ way. Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025 Choose from zodiac signs, cutesy foods, initials, and more. Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 15 Oct. 2025 For the uninitiated, the Moomins are cutesy, hippo-like trolls that get into fairy tale adventures. James Folta, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 Just about everyone gets a little pat on the head from ESPN for a big home weekend, but cutesy wannabes don’t get featured on the road. Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutesy

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 31 Oct. 2025.

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