cutie

noun

cut·​ie ˈkyü-tē How to pronounce cutie (audio)
variants or cutey
plural cuties or cuteys
Synonyms of cutienext
: an attractive person
especially : a pretty girl

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Examples of cutie in a Sentence

Her boyfriend's a real cutie. in her days as a chorus girl she was a real cutie
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If this cutie hasn’t submitted it by now, then his night just got way longer. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 The 10-month-old beat out more than 100,000 other cuties to win the title. — Riley Moser, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Introducing Cameron, the cutie! — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 June 2026 One easy way to serve these cuties is to slice the tenderloins on a large cutting board, set out fresh rolls and homemade condiments, and then let guests build their own sandwiches. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutie

Word History

Etymology

cute + -ie

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutie was in 1908

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“Cutie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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