noun
Uncommon
cutie
KYOO-tee
Cutie (noun) means Informal: a cute or attractive person. Example: “Their new puppy is a real cutie.”
noun
1
Informal: a cute or attractive person.
"Their new puppy is a real cutie."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishAn affectionate term for someone cute, or a small mandarin orange.
When to use it
Informal and affectionate.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cuties
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Etymology
From cute + the diminutive suffix -ie.
Rhymes for cutie
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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.
