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cute as a bug's ear

cute as a bug's ear adjective: very cute; adorable.

Adjective

cute as a bug's ear

  1. (simile) Very cute; adorable.
    • LISA: I'm an ugmo.
      HOMER: Now, that's not true. You're cute as a bug's ear.
      LISA: Fathers have to say that stuff.1992, "Lisa the Beauty Queen" (episode of The Simpsons animated TV series)

Questions about cute as a bug's ear

What does cute as a bug's ear mean?
Cute as a bug's ear means very cute; adorable.
What part of speech is cute as a bug's ear?
Cute as a bug's ear is an adjective.

Words near cute as a bug's ear in the dictionary

  1. cutdowns
  2. cute
  3. cute aggression
  4. cute and funny
  5. cute as a bug in a rug
  6. cute as a bug's ear
  7. cute as a button
  8. cute as a pin
  9. cute as a speckled pup
  10. cute as corn
  11. cute girls doing cute things

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