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cute

Syllabification: (cute)
Pronunciation: /kyo͞ot/
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Definition of cute

adjective

  • 1attractive in a pretty or endearing way:a cute kitten
  • North American informal sexually attractive.
  • 2North American informal clever or cunning, especially in a self-seeking or superficial way:I don’t want to be cute with you

Derivatives

cutely

adverb

cuteness

noun

Origin:

early 18th century (in the sense 'clever, shrewd'): shortening of acute

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