cutie
Americannoun
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Informal. a charmingly attractive or cute person, especially a girl or a young woman (often used as a form of address).
Hi, cutie.
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Slang.
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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.
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a clever or cunning maneuver.
He pulled a cutie.
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noun
Usage
What does cutie mean? Cutie is an informal word for a person considered cute or attractive. It can be used to refer to such a person, as in There are a couple of real cuties in my math class, or to address such a person, as in Hey, cutie, I missed you!This sense of the word can be considered demeaning toward the person it’s referring to or addressing. But that’s not always the case, especially when it’s directed toward a person by someone they love as a term of affection. Cutie can also be used as a term of endearment and affection that’s especially used to refer to or to address young children, much like sweetheart, sweetie, or darling. Cutie can also be spelled as cutey, but this is much less common. Example: Your nephew is such a cutie—look at that sweet face!
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Example Sentences
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Onstage, the frontman of Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service was thriving as his two bands toured together to mark the 20th anniversaries of Death Cab’s “Transatlanticism” and the Postal Service’s “Give Up.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He-Man makes a big-screen comeback, viewers visit a new ‘Cape Fear’ on Apple TV, Lizzo, Death Cab for Cutie and Modest Mouse release new albums, and more.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The playlist also gives a look into its owner’s undeniable millennial bona fides with the likes of Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men, and Sufjan Stevens making appearances.
From Slate • Jul. 19, 2024
Thoughout the series "Cutie Pie," the main couple has been engaged for most of their lives and pledge themselves to each other but acknowledge that the world still won't recognize their union.
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023
Donovan felt the first sudden touch of fear as Cutie approached.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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