noun
cutie pie
KYOO-tee pye
Cutie pie (noun) means an affectionate name for someone regarded as sweet and endearing, most often a small child, a pet or a romantic partner. Example: “Come here, you little cutie pie.”
noun
1
informal An affectionate name for someone regarded as sweet and endearing, most often a small child, a pet or a romantic partner.
"Come here, you little cutie pie."
"Their new puppy is an absolute cutie pie."
2
informal A person or animal that looks charmingly attractive, used descriptively rather than as a name.
"The baby in the photo is such a cutie pie."
How to use cutie pie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sweet, adorable little person or animal.
When to use it
Warm and playful, chiefly American in origin but widely understood. Fine for children, pets and partners; patronising if used towards an adult colleague or stranger.
Memory tip
Often written as one word or hyphenated (cutiepie, cutie-pie); all three spellings are accepted, with two words the most common.
Easily confused with
cutie pie vs sweetie pie
cutie pie vs cutie
Common pairings
you little cutie pie
what a cutie pie
absolute cutie pie
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What does calling someone a cutie pie mean?
It is an affectionate compliment meaning the person is adorable and endearing. It carries warmth rather than romantic or physical judgement, which is why it suits babies and pets as readily as partners.
What is the difference between cutie pie and sweetie pie?
Cutie pie comments on how adorable someone looks or acts; sweetie pie comments on how kind or lovable they are. In practice the two are used interchangeably as terms of endearment.
Is it rude to call an adult a cutie pie?
It depends on the relationship. Between partners or close friends it is affectionate, but directed at an adult you do not know well — particularly at work — it can come across as condescending.
What is the meaning of cutie pie?
"cutie pie" (noun) means an affectionate name for someone regarded as sweet and endearing, most often a small child, a pet or a romantic partner.
