cutie
word
/kjˈuːti/
KYOO-dee
/kjˈuːti/
KYOO-tee
Definition
A playful and affectionate word for someone or something that looks very cute, attractive, or adorable.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and commonly used for children, pets, people you find attractive, or affectionately among friends or romantic partners. Gender-neutral but context can make it flirty. "Cutie pie" is an even more affectionate variation.
Spanish: guapo (para hombre) - guapa (para mujer) - lind@ - mon@ (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): fofo - fofinho (para criança/animal ou muito carinhoso) - gracinhaPortuguese (PT): fofinho - fofinha - amorzinho - queridoChinese (Simplified): 小可爱 - 小萌宝Chinese (Traditional): 小可愛 - 小萌寶Hindi: क्यूटी - प्यारा/प्यारी (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: جميل (غير رسمي) - لطيفBengali: কিউটি - মিষ্টি মেয়ে/ছেলেRussian: милашкаJapanese: キューティー - かわいこちゃんVietnamese: cưng - dễ thươngKorean: 귀요미 - 귀여운 사람Turkish: tatlım - şirinUrdu: پیاری - کیوٹIndonesian: imut - lucu
Example Sentences
You're a total cutie when you smile like that.
natural
Your baby is such a cutie!
basic
Look at that cutie puppy!
basic
She's a real cutie in that dress.
basic
Hey cutie, what's up?
natural
Don't be shy, you little cutie!
natural