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cute

Pronunciation: /kjuːt/

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Definition of cute

adjective

  • 1attractive in a pretty or endearing way:she had a cute little nose
  • North American informal sexually attractive: Ryan’s cute but he’s kinda young
  • 2North American informal clever or cunning, especially in a self-seeking or superficial way:she had a real cute idea the two brothers were cute enough to find a couple of rich women and marry them

Derivatives

cutely

adverb

cuteness

noun

Origin:

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

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