The difference between "cute" and "hot"

[evil_admiral]

Could someone please explain to me the difference between "cute" and "hot"? I've had like a half dozen guys on Grindr all say that I'm cute, and I don't know how to take that...

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[rogonandi]

Interesting question, and there is a difference.

Being told you're hot is a flat statement that they would like to get with you. Spend some time, make some noises, squirt some fluids, you know, whatever.

Being told you're cute is basically a nice way of saying that they don't really want to sleep with you, but perhaps other people might. It's more ambivalent and a good way of rebuffing people without hurting their feelings.

[triptocaine]

Cute seems more sincere to me rather than hot since I've always
thought of 'hot' as something someone'd say to someone else
just in passing, like it isn't a serious thing.
I'd take being called 'cute' over 'hot' anyday.

[rikkimasala]

Late reply, I know...

To me, cute means I might wanna date you, hot means I definitely want to fuck you.

I'd prefer cute in most instances.