cutesy

adjective cute·sy \ˈkyüt-sē\

: trying very hard or too hard to be appealing : too cute in an annoying way

cute·si·ercute·si·est

Full Definition of CUTESY

: self-consciously or excessively cute

— cute·si·ness noun

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cute + -sy (as in folksy)

First Known Use: 1914

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