Cutesy
//ˈkjutsi// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Overly, affectedly or unnecessarily cute; too cute to be taken seriously.
"The couple called each other cutesy pet names like "honeypot" and "smoochie-poochie" that disgusted everyone else."
Example
More examples"I tend to collect tiny little objects, like balms sold on the market, little candles and candlesticks. As long as they are tiny and cutesy, I like them."
Etymology
From cute + -sy.
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