desperately in need of a reprieve-
that's my very plausible reason
for being online.

alright but instead of squandering
my minutes away,
i decided to delve into the very misguided
definition of this word.
It's been bugging me, you see,
especially since our Eng teachers
declared it as ugly but adorable.
It contradicts MY dictionary
ok so maybe mine is outdated and obsolete
but i have only one dictionary at home.
sad i know.

There's always the internet though
and yes many references
to make certain of its acurracy.
So looking up the definition of 'cute',
this is what the online dictionary says:

Compact Oxford English Dictionary
cute
• adjective 1 endearingly pretty. 2 N. Amer. informal sexually attractive. 3 informal, chiefly N. Amer. clever; shrewd.

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Main Entry: cute
Function: adjective
1 a : clever or shrewd often in an underhanded manner b : IMPERTINENT, SMART-ALECKY
2 : attractive or pretty especially in a dainty or delicate way

Cambridge International Dictionary of English
cute (CHARMING) adjective
(especially of something or someone small or young) charming and attractive:He's got a really cute baby brother.
cute (CLEVER) adjective US
wishing to seem clever, sometimes in a rude or unpleasant way:Don't be cute with me, Vicki.

with oxford,cambridge and marriam-webster,
i reckon my case is solid enough.
there is no ugly word there. sheesh.
All ye misguided, quote wrongly no longer.

oh and according to my dictionary
THE COLLINS dictionary
cute(adj) 1. appealing or attractive in an appealing way
2. affecting prettiness or cleverness