noun Uncommon

cutie

KYOO-tee

Cutie (noun) means Informal: a cute or attractive person. Example: “Their new puppy is a real cutie.”

noun

Informal: a cute or attractive person.

"Their new puppy is a real cutie."

A small variety of easy-to-peel mandarin orange, often sold under that brand name.

"She packed a couple of cuties in his lunchbox."

How to use cutie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn affectionate term for someone cute, or a small mandarin orange.

When to use it

Informal and affectionate.

cuties plural, cuties plural

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From cute + the diminutive suffix -ie.

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What does “cutie” mean?

The word “cutie” means informal: a cute or attractive person. In plain terms, an affectionate term for someone cute, or a small mandarin orange.

How do you pronounce “cutie”?

“Cutie” is pronounced KYOO-tee (/ˈkjuti/ in IPA).

How do you use “cutie” in a sentence?

Here is “cutie” used in a sentence: “Their new puppy is a real cutie.”

What part of speech is “cutie”?

“Cutie” is a noun.

Is “cutie” a common word?

“Cutie” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “cutie” have?

“Cutie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: a cute or attractive person.