cutesy
English
Etymology
Diminutive of cute.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkjutsi/
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Adjective
cutesy (comparative cutesier, superlative cutesiest)
- Overly, affectedly or unnecessarily cute; too cute to be taken seriously.
- The couple called each other cutesy pet names that disgusted everyone else.
Synonyms
- cutesy-wootsy, saccharine, precious, syrupy, twee
Anagrams
- cestuy, cuteys