Simple Definition of cutesy

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cutesy

adjective

cutesier; cutesiest
informal + disapproving : trying very hard or too hard to be appealing : too cute in an annoying way
cutesy cartoon characters
cutesy pop music

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“Cutesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cutesy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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