cupcake

/ˈkʌpˌkeɪk/
noun
  1. A small, individual-sized cake baked in a cup-shaped paper or foil liner, often topped with frosting.
    • For the party, we baked a dozen chocolate cupcakes.
    • She decorated the cupcake with pink frosting and sprinkles.
    • He bought a vanilla cupcake from the bakery for a snack.
  2. An endearing term for a person, often used to express affection or admiration.
    • She called her little brother a cupcake when he shared his candy.
    • Thanks for helping me, you're such a cupcake!
    • Don't worry, cupcake, everything will be fine.
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