cutie

noun

cut·​ie ˈkyü-tē How to pronounce cutie (audio)
variants or cutey
plural cuties or cuteys
: an attractive person
especially : a pretty girl

Examples of cutie in a Sentence

Her boyfriend's a real cutie. in her days as a chorus girl she was a real cutie
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Soul Kemper Slip-On Sneaker Shoppers call this comfy cutie perfect for casual-day outfits: nicer-looking than lace-up sneakers but just as breathable and easy-wearing. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 Born in 1928, the curly-haired cutie was launched into stardom with the release of the Fox studios feature film Stand Up and Cheer! Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025 There’s no need to fuss over houseplants in the winter with this cutie in the mix. Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 Big Smile Even the cutie Chi has to convince her mom that there's no bad time to snack on a candy cane. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cutie

Word History

Etymology

cute + -ie

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutie was in 1908

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“Cutie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutie. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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