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Definitions by Ms. Heidi

A blend of "cute" and "ugly." Used to describe a person, creature, or object that possesses features so quirkily "ugly" or unconventional that they become endearingly adorable. It is frequently used as a term of endearment for pets with unique, scraggly, or mismatched features that you simply can't get enough of.
"I can't tell if that little dog is a monster or a masterpiece."
"Oh, that’s just a cugly dog—the more you look at her, the cuter she gets."
Cugly by Ms. Heidi July 15, 2026