Do guys not like being called 'cute'?

Question

I call my boyfriend cute all the time, he seems to not be bothered by it. But my ex hated it, do you guys hate being called cute?

snowboarder720 · Accepted Answer

some guys don't like to be called cute. The word "cute" can be used to insult a mans masculinity. ... maybe I should put this in terms that'd be easier to understand... When you call a man cute, he'll think that you're going to pinch the cheeks on his face and such. It's like calling a man a boy. Inside we think you're trying to insult us.

Don't use the word cute unless your with your friends, talking about kids, looking at clothes, or with a pet but don't call your boyfriend that. Instead you should just call him babe, honey, hun, etc.

kheserthorpe · Accepted Answer

Some girls use 'cute' to mean 'sweet in a naively innocent sort of way that I want to hug but would never ever fool around with'. That would be a bad thing.

Others use 'cute' as their standard word for 'attractive'. That is a good thing.

fonduegirl · Accepted Answer

Men and women think in different terms. Girls (and even ladies) like it if you call 'em cute or such. On the other hand, men prefer some thing that boosts their masculinity (no offense intended here) like he'd like if you call him "sugar daddy" or "007(Bond)" cause they're MANLY bold and have strong personalities... In my opinion, no guy ever likes to be compared to a child or a puppy (although you find him innocent and adorable), if put in exaggeration - "cute" sounds girlish and childish...

summerburst · Accepted Answer

It seems like guys often don't like it. They take it as rejection or a bad thing when it's actually supposed to be a good thing. If you two are close or he has told you that he doesn't mind, then I wouldn't worry about it.

CharlieUnicorn · Answer

I'm kinda okay with that today, though many guys absolutely aren't.
I think the reasons are often a bit more complex than that it's just an offence to his fragile and rigid masculinity though.

I was a bit allergic to this myself actually but I attribute it mainly to shit school teachers (who were always female). If you did good in school as a boy, they acknowledged you but only in a smothering motherly kind of way. A schoolboy who's doing his homework, don't disrupt class and even takes some responsibility to help out is called cute by that teacher.

Instead of getting adult respect, you get reduced to an obedient pet, which is absolutely sickening. And as for that motherly crap, we only wanted it from our actual mothers.

I think that's one lesser reason. A very tangential one but at least my own aversion to it.

ak667 · Answer

I don't mind from a girlfriend or wife but I find that very confusing when I was a bachelor. It's among the most ambiguous physical compliments I can get, since I don't know if the girl wants to sleep with or just cuddle. I prefer a less ambiguous compliment which makes intentions a little bit more clear, "You have a nice bod. I want to sleep with you sometime."

Q4bean · Answer

Depends on the guy. My boyfriend doesn't mind being called cute. He's manly but not like a super super macho guy, so the word cute doesn't offend him like it might othre men. However I've never called him cute in front of a whole bunch of people or his guy friends. I only do so when texting, if we're alone, or with super close friends. He would probably get embarrassed if I called him cute in a public mostly male setting tho.

stubbsy · Answer

It can sound as if you are referring him to as childish, so you might just want to refer him to it in private, but most of the time, guys will take it as a compliment and not react, but you do get the ones who feel as if its an attack on their manliness lol,x

Mezeskalacs · Answer

no not really but I kinda like being called big as in sizable because I'm 6' 2" kinda skinny but not a shriveled up rasin I weigh about 125-130... kilos (no not really) but I have mildy broad shoulders I just like being sort of bigger than girls I like to imagine that they look up to me sorta

Mua_deej · Answer

I don't like being called cute. If a woman said something I did or said was cute, that's fine. But I'm an adult man, puppies and my niece are "cute". I'd rather be called hot, handsome, sexy. Just not cute

Anonymous · Answer

Well, I wouldn't hate it and nor would I love it.

I would prefer being given high compliments by my girlfriend; such as handsome, gorgeous etc etc.

But to spice things up from time to time I wouldn't mind being called cute; heck, I would use various compliments to my girlfriend

arashmenalagha · Answer

There are guys who can't take cute as a compliment. I can tell you that I'd take being called cute as a compliment.

This is because girls who call me cute usually have sex with me.

Would you like it if men called you handsome? :)

Alibaster · Answer

It's nice but sometimes it leaves some ambiguity.  "Does she mean that she likes the way I look or is she just being polite or does she mean it in the "You're a cute person but I'm not into you" way"

steven10 · Answer

Absolutely! Anything that let's you him feel appreciated, it boosts his confidence and let's him know your into him

Things personally like: hot, cute, handsome (sometimes) sexy, really good, or compliment one thing about looks soft hair etc.

Things I dont like: papi, swell, anything that's not reall a compliment

Nishonen · Answer

i did like being called cute until i was told "you're cute, but he's attractive" but now i like it again cause i don't hear it often... or at all really

windknowsmyname · Answer

Im used to it. Not be cocky. Been called boo, boo boo, cute, handsome, sweet, kind, the bomb. com, and all that. I dont see it having any meaning so its okay.

Scoopie · Answer

Like you already noticed, it strongly depends on the guy. Some may like it, some will hate it. It wouldn't bother me, but I don't particularly love to be called like that 10x a day, every day.

boyontherun · Answer

I used to have a problem with it but then my girlfriend explained that she means it in a different way to how I take it. Cute, in a sexual way, not cute in a kitten way.

ErrOne · Answer

I've been called cute and adorable and I loved it, why the wouldn't I? Doesn't make sense to me to reject that

Chris011 · Answer

It depends on how the girl says it. If she says "aww you're cute" then I wouldn't like that. But if a girl said it like in a flirty way like "you're cute ;)" then I would like it.

Xillia · Answer

Guys are more used to trying to get to be told as "hot".  I don't really care because I'm taken and she likes me for what we do.

DanteSparda · Answer

Well ,Many guys think that being called cute is a girly thing but I think , A compliment is a compliment . doesn't matter from whom it's coming.. :)

Paul09 · Answer

I'm undecided on that. Technically it should be a compliment. But at times if you are called cute but never hot, or anything else, makes you wonder if yo are attractive enough for women to hook up with you lol

SpiritBear · Answer

I like being called cute because it boosts my self confidence just a little. It makes me think that I might get a girlfriend soon.

stefantechman · Answer

It okay if it's family member to family member but when a guy asks a girl out and she says he is cute that's like saying ultimate friendzone for you but it's different in a relationship

lernulo · Answer

If its because you are attracted to him, I dont think there is problem, when its you see him like little brother, problem begins. But, the word you should always avoid is nice.

doctorwhofan23 · Answer

Honestly Cute seems to be the kind I'd guy who gets stuck in friend zone. I am shy so if I were called cute it would only reemphisize my insecurities and stuff.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Works for me! But, some guys, especially gay bashers, hate it because they think it might instantly turn them gay.

Lynx122 · Answer

Often it means that the girl doesn't take the guy seriously, which is not really a compliment.

romael · Answer

I don't mind being called cute. I would actually say I sometimes prefer being called cute. Don't know why though 😅

Prof_Don · Answer

Some guys are so insecure that unless they are called "hot" or "sexy", they think said girl doesn't find him sexually desirable!

GamerArtNerd · Answer

I like when a girl calls me cute but at the same time I'm a bit shy so yea.

Kelly34 · Answer

I'd let you call me cute. You'd rather eat your own excrement though.

blubblubblub · Answer

interesting, I don't know, I've always wondered this too

Hitch-1 · Answer

We do like being called cute in situations like these, in a sincere way, some prefer may hide their joy under layers of manhood... And as long as it is not in a sarcastic way, yes, we love it... Personally I blush and put my head down

fueledbythc · Answer

Ill take any compliment i can. I rarely get them too but thats just how life as an unattractive man is.

ThoughtCleric · Answer

I get called that a lot. But i have been abstinent for a very long time so all i would think is thats a nice compliment and would just keep walking.

gear_head · Answer

Yea been called it before it's actually nice to hear once in awhile

Dreamzs · Answer

i don't like it, maybe use another word but not cute plx

Abbas1996 · Answer

Actually we much prefer hot to cute... but that's fine if we know calling us cute means your attraction

Swisscide · Answer

Hell no , it's synonym of "You're ugly but you are a nice dude" or "I really like you , I want to be your friend , only friend , not anything else "

MrShinyPants · Answer

I wouldn't mind, heck I've even been called gorgeous a few times, flattered me.

irrationally97 · Answer

Couldn't care less, a compliment is a compliment eh?

starsmydestiny · Answer

I dont mind it if we are in relationship. If we are not in relationship, calling guy a cute means you are nice guy but not my type.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't mind it. I've always been called cute. I was called sexy one time. : )

smithin · Answer

Depends on the connotation and who's saying it, some people saying it would really bug me others (my mom, girlfriend, sister, or close friend) would not

BOUNTYGUY9 · Answer

yes l would you want to call me cute go ahead make my day l am in scotland

AM-205 · Answer

I want to be called cute... But nobody call me that.

vald9inches · Answer

it depends on the way it was said but generally i dont mind

AlexAlexx · Answer

Cute is not manly. Bunnies are cute. Men are sexy. ;)

jirwin7979 · Answer

i do but i dont get called that anymore.. lonely life

OralMayhem · Answer

Doesn't really matter as long as we be gettin sum  o' dat sweet poon-tang.

rahul_24 · Answer

Nah I don't, cute is like for teddy bears. Hot, sexy, handsome is perfect

asktoashu21 · Answer

No i like when someone call me though or handsome..

Vandal · Answer

It's annoying. I was called cute by a coworker today & it rustled my jimmies.

hunkzor · Answer

if you call a guy cute its like saying a girl is a cheap ugly slut if not worse. a girl is cute calling a guy cute is a good way to insult him.

stinson_ch · Answer

I won't like being called cute.. something else would do but cute or pretty

shashwatshah · Answer

Ahhh We don't like to be called cute but  Depends on the girl's

sahil_jain_2912 · Answer

Yeah I love to listen girls calling me cute untill they are of same age... 😅

riskbreaker021 · Answer

Yes. As for me, being called is more endearing than being called handsome.

Teeo_ · Answer

can't really speak for other guys, but in my case i appreciate it.

marinemick · Answer

I personally have never been called cute but I would appreciate it

Anonymous · Answer

cute is a better word to describe kittens and puppies, not guys. but it's not that big a deal.

jalebkackson · Answer

I appreciate it.  What's Peng?

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