The etymology of the word 'cute' is fascinating. It used to be spelled with an apostrophe in front to show that it was a shortened form of the word 'acute'. The word originally meant sharp, bright, witty, clever. It doesn't really mean that anymore as the Cute Cat Youtube channel won't reveal any of those adjectives to be in attendance. Cuddly isn't much better as it has roots in Dutch influenced Middle English with 'kudden', which meant a familial embrace with someone who is familiar. So 'Cute', 'Cuddly' - Those words mean Clever Familiar. Any Witch will tell you those are the most unruly.