- Cupcake, the verb, is usually used when couples flirt. It seems to be used most often in reference to couples who are overly public with their affection, which gives the word a somewhat negative connotation. It is thought that the verb comes from the nickname 'cupcake' people call their loved one.
cupcake
verb; other word formation type; zero derivation
To flirt in public, to engage in PDA.
Etymology : Metonymy of the affectionate nickname "cupcake" used by loved ones. Changed from noun to verb by zero derivation.
Source : "Again! Can't they just do that in public. I don't want to see them cupcaking anymore." - conversation between people at lunch
Last modified: 2 December 2011