![]() The hyphenated form cutie-pie can be used as an adjective. Still, it’s possible that cutie pie can be directed toward someone other than a young child in a way that’s not considered demeaning, especially when it comes from a person they love as a term of affection. Because the term is most typically used to refer to children, calling an adult a cutie pie is even more likely to be considered demeaning. ![]() Though it’s less common, the term cutie pie can also be used to refer to or address a person whom one considers attractive. However, this sense of the word can be considered demeaning toward the person it’s referring to or addressing. It can also be used as a term of address. However, cutie can also be used to refer to a person whom one considers attractive, as in There are a couple of real cuties in my math class. The word cutie can be used by itself to mean the same thing. ![]() You can call a young child a cutie pie or you can address a young child as cutie pie, as in Hey, cutie pie! I missed you! ![]() Cutie pie is a term of endearment and affection that’s especially used to refer to or to address young children, much like sweetheart, sweetie, or darling. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |