cutesy
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- cutesiness noun
Etymology
Origin of cutesy
Example Sentences
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"They have these adorable cutesy cartoons about these products that are so incredibly dangerous that they won't even let people use them," Stamos said of the San Francisco-based startup.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“No more cutesy names,” said Littlejohn, an adjunct professor at a business college.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
What’s left is a smooth, upcharged pipeline for sugary drinks dressed up in cutesy names and convenient packaging.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025
However, balconies are usually furnished with only a couple of chairs and a small, cutesy round table that isn’t well suited for anything other than two glasses and a bottle—definitely not a laptop.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2025
“You’re not just doing that whole old-person thing where you call girls cutesy names ’cause you think it’s charming or whatever, are you.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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