First Known Use: circa 1731
Dictionary
1cute
adjective \ˈkyüt\
: having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance
: attractive in a sexual way
: clever in an appealing way
cut·ercut·est
Full Definition of CUTE
1
a : clever or shrewd often in an underhanded manner b : impertinent, smart-alecky <don't get cute with me>
2
: attractive or pretty especially in a childish, youthful, or delicate way
3
: obviously straining for effect
— cute·ly adverb
— cute·ness noun
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Origin of CUTE
short for acute
Related to CUTE
2cute
noun
Definition of CUTE
: the quality or state of being cute or cutesy; also : an instance of cuteness or cutesiness —usually used in plural <a movie suffering from a case of the cutes>
First Known Use of CUTE
1965
CUTE Defined for Kids
cute
adjective \ˈkyüt\
cut·ercut·est
Definition of CUTE for Kids
1
: attractive in looks or actions <a cute puppy>
2
: clever 2 <a cute story>
3
: clever in a way that annoys <Don't be cute with me!>
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