Cutesy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkjutsi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cutesy is an adjective meaning Overly, affectedly or unnecessarily cute; too cute to be taken seriously.
Meaning
Overly, affectedly or unnecessarily cute; too cute to be taken seriously.
Example Sentences
The couple called each other cutesy pet names like "honeypot" and "smoochie-poochie" that disgusted everyone else.
If each subject attracts roughly the same amount of attention (and with a judgmental adjustment to drop the more cutesy papers), that's roughly 100 papers per topic.
Word Forms
- cutesier
- cutesiest
Synonyms for cutesy
Depending on context, synonyms include cutesy-wootsy, saccharine, precious, syrupy, twee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cutesy-poo, cutesy-wootsy, cute, cutesypoo, precious, cuteish.
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