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the meaning of "Don't be cute"



 
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the meaning of "Don't be cute" #1 (permalink) Fri May 15, 2009 7:07 am   the meaning of "Don't be cute"		  
What is 'cute' supposed to mean here?
When A is talking serious, and B responses, like, with a joke or something,
A goes,
"Don't be cute!"
Does it mean, "Stop joking." or "Don't be cheeky, smart-arse" or something?

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the meaning of "Don't be cute" #2 (permalink) Fri May 15, 2009 7:26 am   the meaning of "Don't be cute"		  
Yes Penny, exactly that. Don't try to be clever!
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