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[kjuːt]прил.1) амер.; разг. изящный, привлекательный, притягательный, прелестный; интересный, пикантный ( о человеке и предмете)The flat was so cute. — Квартира была так хороша.
She's ever so cute. — Она всегда так прелестна.
Syn:2)а) преим. амер.; неодобр. ловкий, хитрыйTheir lawyer tried a cute trick. — Их адвокат попытался сделать хитрый ход.
Don't get cute with me - I know what those tyres cost. — Не пытайтесь меня обмануть - я знаю, сколько стоят эти покрышки.
б) уст. проницательный, сообразительный, находчивый, умный•Syn:
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cute — [ kjut ] adjective * 1. ) attractive, usually small, and easy to like: a cute child a cute little house 2. ) INFORMAL sexually attractive: There are a couple of really cute guys at work. 3. ) INFORMAL clever in a way that shows a lack of respect… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
cute — UK [kjuːt] / US [kjut] adjective Word forms cute : adjective cute comparative cuter superlative cutest 1) attractive, usually small, and easy to like a cute child 2) informal sexually attractive 3) mainly American informal clever in a way that… … English dictionary
cute — /kjut / (say kyooht) adjective (cuter, cutest) 1. appealing in manner or appearance, especially of someone or something which is small or which is pretty in a childlike way. 2. Colloquial sexually pleasing or attractive –phrase Colloquial 3. cute …
cute — I. adjective (cuter; cutest) Etymology: short for acute Date: circa 1731 1. a. clever or shrewd often in an underhanded manner b. impertinent, smart alecky < don t get cute with me > 2. attractive or pretty especially in a childish, youthful, or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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get away with murder — {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something very bad without being caught or punished. * /John is scolded if he is late with his homework, but Robert gets away with murder./ * /Mrs. Smith lets her children get away with murder./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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