Plural of 'cutie', an informal term for someone or something that is cute, attractive, or endearing.
From 'cute', which comes from 'acute', shortened in American slang. 'Acute' is from Latin 'acutus' meaning sharp or pointed (originally referring to sharp features).
The fact that 'cute' comes from 'acute' (sharp) shows how language evolves—'sharp features' transformed into 'delightfully small and attractive' over decades of slang usage.
Diminutive term historically applied to women and girls to infantilize; reduces agency and authority. Common in sexualized or patronizing contexts.
Avoid in professional/respectful contexts. Use specific descriptors (e.g., 'appealing designs') or age-appropriate terms without diminutives.
["charming","appealing","attractive","endearing"]
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