Cutesy

usgb/ˈkjuːtsi/
adjective

Trying to be cute in a way that is considered over the top or extreme.

She always uses a cutesy voice when talking to her pets.
Visual representation of "cutesy" - Trying to be cute in a way that is considered over the top or extreme.

Often appears as...

  • cutesy voice
  • cutesy things

Usage tips

Informal

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Often Overdone

Use 'cutesy' to describe something that is excessively or inappropriately cute to the point it is annoying.

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Her cutesy remarks during the meeting were not well-received.
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Possibly Patronizing

'Cutesy' can suggest that the person is not taking the other party seriously and can be patronizing.

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Talking in a cutesy voice to adults can seem disrespectful.
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Informal Contexts

'Cutesy' is casual, best used in informal settings and often avoided in serious or formal discussion.

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Using a cutesy tone in a casual chat with friends is fine.
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