noun

cutie pie

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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

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."

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 notes

In 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

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for cutie pie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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