cutie

noun cut·ie \ ˈkyü-tē \

variants: or cutey

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of cutie

plural cuties or cuteys

: an attractive person; especially : a pretty girl

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Examples of cutie in a Sentence

Her boyfriend's a real cutie.
in her days as a chorus girl she was a real cutie

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Free your mind and the rest will follow, cosmic cuties.. Sagittarius Rallying Cry: Dropping the story completely writes my chart topping song.

— bess matassa, Teen Vogue, "Weekly Horoscopes December 11-17," 11 Dec. 2017
The programming — which includes educational talks, but also pictures of these furry cuties — will be both informative and fun.

— Detroit Free Press, "Head to the Detroit Zoo for Polar Bear fun today," 27 Feb. 2018
As a mama currently carrying a cutie with an extra chromosome this made my day!!!

— allison klein, Washington Post, "Lucas was just named 2018 Gerber baby. He has Down syndrome.," 8 Feb. 2018
Interesting to watch the maturation process of Bliss from her days as a cutie pie, newcomer on the NXT roster, skipping to the ring with soft, baby blue coloring, a tutu and plenty of glitter.

— jim varsallone, miamiherald, "Miami Herald Sports Entertainer of the Year Alexa Bliss | Miami Herald," 7 Jan. 2018
Learn more about these cuties above, and don’t miss out on Big Cat Week all week long on NatGeo WILD for more footage of leopards, tigers and other sizable felines.

— saryn chorney, PEOPLE.com, "The Cat's Meow! NatGeo WILD’s Big Cat Expert Introduces His Baby Bengal Tiger and Leopard Friends," 11 Dec. 2017
Step aside liquor ornaments, there’s a whole new set of baubles in town, and these cuties won’t land you on the naughty list.

— Southern Living, "West Elm is Raising Money For ASPCA with Christmas Ornaments Inspired by Our Favorite Instagram Pets," 31 Oct. 2017
And who better to mold into the Shirley Temple of the digital age than the cutie pie living in the next room over?

— sonny bunch, chicagotribune.com, "Parents, please stop turning your kids into viral sensations," 17 Dec. 2017
The designs have a little something for every type of gal: the preppy, paisley lover; the hippie, tribal gal; and even the tomboy cutie looking to don some boardshorts all season.

— marie southard, Marie Claire, "Cute Collab Alert! Diane von Furstenberg Loves Roxy Launches Today," 7 Mar. 2013

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Origin and Etymology of cutie

cute + -ie

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First Known Use: 1908

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cutie Synonyms

Synonyms

beauty, beauty queen, enchantress, goddess, honey, knockout, queen, stunner;

Related Words

belle, charmer, peach;

cover girl;

cutie-pie, dish, doll, looker, pretty;

coquette, femme fatale, siren, temptress;

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