What does it mean to call a girl precious?

[Anonymous]

I'm not talking about "Precious" from the movie and book; I meant the adjective. I am almost 17 years old and still being called "cute" and "precious". This might be stupid but I heard that precious was a code name for describing ugly babies.

[wendigoRed]

You probably look young for your age. I use to pat this girl on the head because she was so adorable looking, but I also just liked to mess with her.

[Asker]

Yeah I'm told I still look 12.

[BertMacklinFBI]

where did you hear that? when people call you precious they probably say it because they hold you dear to their heart.

[Asker]

Well this lady at this store told me that she admires me and thinks I'm precious. I thought that was used for babies lol

[BertMacklinFBI]

well people like to throw that word around about things they really like and or are attracted too I guess lol.

[Asker]

So it doesn't mean unattractive?

[BertMacklinFBI]

I wouldn't say so. if anything it is a good compliment.

[Asker]

Oh Ok... but for babies it's considered bad lol

[BertMacklinFBI]

I really don't think it is lol. its just something cute to say about a baby but when used in a certain context it can hold a different meaning.

[Asker]

Used in what context?

[BertMacklinFBI]

like if a guy calls you precious or you're so precious its cause he really likes you or really cares for you which is always a good thing:)

[R3d_Anonymous]

"Cute" is a guy's way of politely saying that you're hot.

[Asker]

Oh wow I didn't think of that.