cupcake

[kuhp-keyk]

noun

1. a small cake, the size of an individual portion, baked in a cup-shaped mold.

2. Older Slang.

   1. a sexually attractive young woman.

   2. a beloved girl or woman.

cupcake

/ ˈkʌpˌkeɪk /

noun

1. a small cake baked in a cup-shaped foil or paper case

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupcake¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; cup + cake

Example Sentences

She’s a cupcake of a thing and you just want to rescue her from all this testosterone.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems odd to want to walk around smelling like baby bottles or frosted cupcakes.

From Salon

The cupcakes were ordered, the decorations were up and the children were buzzing.

From Los Angeles Times

After beating up on cupcakes — Colorado, Kansas City, Chicago White Sox — in the previous nine games, the Houston Astros came to town and showed the Dodgers how a good team plays.

From Los Angeles Times

And I’m also going to Sprinkles and getting red velvet, gluten-free cupcakes.

From Los Angeles Times

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