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cutify

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkjuːtɪfaɪ/
  • kyo͞oʹ tĭ fī
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1

verb

Meaning 1

To form skin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To make cute.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From Latin cutis (“skin”) and faciō (“make”).

From cute + -ify, perhaps with influence from beautify.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: huidvorming — To form skin
  • Dutch: wonddichting — To form skin
  • Malay: mengulit — To form skin
  • Dutch: verschattigen — To make cute