precious

adj. describing something cute and/or pathetic; not to be taken seriously.

Usually used with undertones of irony to make fun of someone or something but sometimes used in earnest when describing something small and adorable.

Used much in the same way cute is often directed at men by women.

Look at this precious little doggy!

or

This little 6 year-old is getting so angry because his sister is beating up on him--precious!

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