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cute

cute [ kyoot ] (comparative cut·er, superlative cut·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. attractive in childlike way: endearingly attractive in the way that some children and young animals are

2. physically attractive: young and physically attractive

3. pleasing: smaller than the usual size but nicely arranged or appointed
an apartment with a cute little kitchen

4. shrewd: sharply intelligent or wily

[Early 18th century. Shortening of acute]

cute·ly adverb
cute·ness noun

get cute (with somebody) to show insolence to somebody (informal)

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