Word Noun
cutie
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate UK /kjˈuːti/ cutie UK spelling cuties
Definition
n.a person or animal that you think is very attractive or sweet. You usually use this word for children, pets, or someone you like in a romantic way.
n.an attractive or charming person or animal. Informal in register; often carries a diminutive or affectionate tone.
Examples
“Your new puppy is such a cutie.”
“She showed me a photo of her nephew, who is a real cutie with big blue eyes.”
Usage
Commonly used with the intensifier 'real' or 'total' in spoken English.
Etymology
From cute + -ie.
A brand name of a particular cultivar of orange.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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