hmm i think there's a difference if the guy is being asked whether or not a girl is cute or if he just comes out and says it.

like if you were talking to a guy-

you: hey what do you think of that girl over there?

him: ehh. she's cute

vs.

him: dang! that girl's cute!

you:...

you know? it depends how he says it. so cute can be a compliment or a bit of a diss i guess.

the difference between pretty and cute...hm. if it's coming from a guy they pretty much mean the same to me :huh: