Recipient of a cheek pinch (5)

I believe the answer is:

cutie

(Other definitions for cutie that I've seen before include "Attractive young woman (slang)" , "beauty" , "something pleasing" , "Smart girl" , "Attractive girl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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