cutesy

[ˈkjuːtsi]

cutesy Definition

trying too hard to be cute or charming, in a way that is annoying or insincere.

Using cutesy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cutesy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I can't stand her cutesy voice.

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    The cutesy decorations were overwhelming.

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    The movie was ruined by the cutesy dialogue.

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    She always wears cutesy outfits.

cutesy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cutesy

Antonyms for cutesy

Phrases with cutesy

  • cutesy-pie

    a person who behaves in an excessively cute or precious manner

    Example

    I can't stand her cutesy-pie act.

  • cutesy-wutesy

    an exaggeratedly cute or precious manner of speaking or behaving

    Example

    I can't handle his cutesy-wutesy baby talk.

  • cutesy-wootsy

    an exaggeratedly cute or precious manner of speaking or behaving

    Example

    I can't stand her cutesy-wootsy voice.

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Summary: cutesy in Brief

'Cutesy' [ˈkjuːtsi] is an adjective that describes something or someone that tries too hard to be cute or charming in a way that is annoying or insincere. It can refer to anything from decorations to dialogue, as in 'The cutesy decorations were overwhelming.' The term extends into phrases like 'cutesy-pie,' referring to a person who behaves in an excessively cute or precious manner.

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