kewpie

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English

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A kewpie doll

Etymology

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Diminutive of Cupid; originally a brand name.

Noun

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kewpie (plural kewpies)

  1. A kewpie doll.
    • 1914 February 22, “Dinners, Dances, and Card Parties of the Week”, in New York Times‎[1]:
      A fat little kewpie clutching a pink heart place card stood at each cover.

See also

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