"kewpie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kewpies [plural]
Etymology: Diminutive of Cupid; originally a brand name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} kewpie (plural kewpies)
  1. A kewpie doll.

Inflected forms

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