cutesy

adjective

cute·​sy ˈkyüt-sē How to pronounce cutesy (audio)
cutesier; cutesiest
: self-consciously or excessively cute
cutesiness noun

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Look past the cutesy name and packaging, as well as the super convenient mist delivery, for just a second to acknowledge the formulation behind this toner for dry skin. Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025 The outfit is fabulous, but her walk is all cutesy and silly and, more to the point, un-fab. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025 This particular combination of the cutesy and the absolutely disgusting would become a Lynch signature. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025 The cult brand, having gone viral during the pandemic for its quirky yet heart-warming designs loved by everyone from children to adults, has some rather unusual but incredibly cutesy offerings, like this adorable Turkey Theo in teal beanie. Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cutesy 

Word History

Etymology

cute + -sy (as in folksy)

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cutesy was in 1914

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“Cutesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutesy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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