A clever way to disarm a person's sarcasm. Also known as counter-sarcasm. Usually implemented through a series of well rehearsed facial expressions and body language.
Jess: "Wow, you must be a great boss."
Chris: "Awww shucks" ( then blushes and looks at the ground )
(n) From cute-ism. A stock pose, affectation or mannerism designed to create a specific effect on the beholder. This is often to look cute, but can be used to provide a feeling of amity, intimacy or other emotion. A stylised form of non-verbal communication, specific to an individual or individuals.
Related terms: signature cutism, micro-cutism
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A: Just a question, but does K remind you of anyone in particular?
B: YES! She has all these cutisms borrowed from Jennifer Lawrence! They may not be totally real, but they do kind of work for her.
A: Talking of cutisms, that face you put on when K told you there wouldn't be any pudding was hilarious!