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01-Sep-2008, 07:14
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| |  Can cutie refer to men?
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cutie, cutey
noun [C] (ALSO cutiepie) MAINLY US INFORMAL
a woman or girl whom you consider attractive or feel affection for:
His daughter is a real cutie.
[as form of address] Hi there, cutie, we were just talking about you.
| Hi! According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, 'cutie' refers to a woman. But I heard Americans addressed a man 'cutie' in the soap TV series. So I think cutie can refer to both men and women. Am I right?
And is there any taboo I should know if I address people with this word?
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01-Sep-2008, 08:31
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Originally Posted by thedaffodils  Hi! According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, 'cutie' refers to a woman. But I heard Americans addressed a man 'cutie' in the soap TV series. So I think cutie can refer to both men and women. Am I right?
And is there any taboo I should know if I address people with this word?
Thanks! | "Cutie" generally refers to a woman/girl. But women could use it for a guy they consider cute, when they're speaking with their friends (among the girls/women). | | The Following User Says Thank You to Raymott For This Useful Post: | |
01-Sep-2008, 08:33
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Originally Posted by thedaffodils Hi! According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, 'cutie' refers to a woman. But I heard Americans addressed a man 'cutie' in the soap TV series. So I think cutie can refer to both men and women. Am I right?
And is there any taboo I should know if I address people with this word?
Thanks! | Hi, Daffodil!
'Cutie' can be used for describing males and females.
'Cutie' is more appropriately used when describing younger individuals. A five year old boy or girl could be called a 'cutie'. A 35 year old man would be 'handsome' and a 35 year old woman would be 'beautiful'. To be called a 'cutie' when one is an adult may not appear to be very flattering. There is no 'taboo' associated with 'cutie'. Consider the age of the individual when using the word.
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01-Sep-2008, 08:55
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Raymott & Amigo,
Thank you very much for your answers. I've understood.   |
01-Sep-2008, 09:09
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Originally Posted by amigos4 Hi, Daffodil!
'Cutie' can be used for describing males and females.
'Cutie' is more appropriately used when describing younger individuals. A five year old boy or girl could be called a 'cutie'. A 35 year old man would be 'handsome' and a 35 year old woman would be 'beautiful'. To be called a 'cutie' when one is an adult may not appear to be very flattering. There is no 'taboo' associated with 'cutie'. Consider the age of the individual when using the word.
Cheers,
Amigo | On the other hand, an 80-year old woman could be a cutie to a 90-year old man.  | | The Following User Says Thank You to Raymott For This Useful Post: | |
01-Sep-2008, 09:13
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Originally Posted by Raymott On the other hand, an 80-year old woman could be a cutie to a 90-year old man. | Raymott, I guarantee you that when I become 90 years old EVERY 80 year old woman will be a cutie in my eyes!!!  | | The Following User Says Thank You to amigos4 For This Useful Post: | |
01-Sep-2008, 09:25
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Originally Posted by amigos4 Raymott, I guarantee you that when I become 90 years old EVERY 80 year old woman will be a cutie in my eyes!!! | You are so handsome Amigo!  | | The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to SUDHKAMP For This Useful Post: | |
01-Sep-2008, 09:26
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So 'cutie' is in the eye of elder people. |
01-Sep-2008, 09:30
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Originally Posted by SUDHKAMP You are so handsome Amigo! | And you are such a cutiepie, SUDH!!! | | The Following User Says Thank You to amigos4 For This Useful Post: | |
01-Sep-2008, 09:42
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