cutie
Definition
- Noun:
- An attractive person: "cutie" is an informal term used to refer to someone who is considered physically attractive or charming, often in a cute or endearing way.
- A clever or successful person: In slang, "cutie" can also describe someone who is shrewd or adept, especially in competitive contexts like sports, where they outsmart opponents.
Usage Examples
- (An attractive person.)
- (A clever or successful athlete.)
Advanced Usage
- "cutie pie": An affectionate term for someone very cute or sweet.
- Look at that baby—he's a little cutie pie! (A very endearing person.)
- "smart cutie": Used to describe someone who is both attractive and intelligent.
- She's not just a cutie; she's a smart cutie with a degree in engineering. (Attractive and clever.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cute (adj): attractive in a pretty or endearing way.
- The puppy is so cute. (Endearing in appearance.)
- Cuteness (n): the quality of being cute.
- Her cuteness made her popular among friends. (The state of being attractive.)
Synonyms
- Sweetheart: a person who is lovable or kind.
- Hottie: informal term for a very attractive person (often more intense than "cutie").
- Doll: informal term for a charming person, especially a woman.
Phrasal Verbs
Related Idioms
- "a cutie with a brain": someone who is both attractive and intelligent.
- She's a cutie with a brain, excelling in both beauty pageants and exams. (Attractive and smart.)
- "play the cutie": to act in a charming or manipulative way to get what one wants.
- He played the cutie to get out of trouble with his boss. (Used charm to avoid consequences.)