cutie

[ kyoo-tee ]

noun

1. Informal. a charmingly attractive or cute person, especially a girl or a young woman (often used as a form of address):

   Hi, cutie.

2. Slang.
   1. a person who tries to outsmart an opponent, as an athlete who outmaneuvers an opposing player:

      The tackle was a real cutie when blocking on trap plays.

   2. a clever or cunning maneuver:

      He pulled a cutie.

cutie

/ ˈkjuːtɪ /

noun

1. a person regarded as appealing or attractive, esp a girl or woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutie¹

An Americanism dating back to 1760–70; cute + -ie

Example Sentences

Death Cab for Cutie put the unreleased track “This Temporary Life” on there.

From Slate

Announced opening acts for the tour include L.A.-based pop rock band Wallows, emo staples Death Cab for Cutie and Evanescence as well as modern troupes 100 gecs and IDLES.

From Los Angeles Times

As Ella Emhoff, one of Harris’ stepchildren, puts it, “How can you be ‘childless’ when you have cutie pie kids like cole and I.” But for Vance, real parents are biological parents.

From Slate

Ella Emhoff added: “How can you be ‘childless’ when you have cutie pie kids like cole and I. @kemhoff say it louder for the people in the back...

From Los Angeles Times

We usually paint kitties, unicorns or other creatures with “cutie eyes.”

From Los Angeles Times

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