Whats it mean when a guy calls you cute?

okay so why do guys use the word cute? Do they mean like a puppy, or what? I can't figure out if I'm suppose to take it as a compliment or is he just saying "you remind me of a little girl, you are so CUTE:)" Its driving me crazy? What is YOUR meaning behind calling a girl cute opposed to pretty or beautiful or hot. By the way I'm a little under 16.
Whats it mean when a guy calls you cute?
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