I. ˈkyüt adjective
( cut·er ; cut·est )
Etymology: short for acute
Date: circa 1731
1.
a. : clever or shrewd often in an underhanded manner
b. : impertinent , smart-alecky
don't get cute with me
2. : attractive or pretty especially in a childish, youthful, or delicate way
3. : obviously straining for effect
• cute·ly adverb
• cute·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1965
: the quality or state of being cute or cutesy ; also : an instance of cuteness or cutesiness — usually used in plural
a movie suffering from a case of the cute s