Nutty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnʌti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nutty is an adjective meaning Containing nuts.
Meaning
Containing nuts.
More Meanings
- Resembling or characteristic of nuts.
- (UK, Ireland, dated) Extravagantly fashionable.
- (slang) Barmy: eccentric, odd; crazy, mad, insane.
Example Sentences
This is a nutty chocolate bar.
Near-synonyms: nuts; see also Thesaurus:insane
That student's parents seem to be nutty as a fruitcake.
Skinner's friendship with his nutty pals seemed to have come to a sudden end.
Word Forms
- nuttier
- nuttiest
Synonyms for nutty
Depending on context, synonyms include nuttish, nutlike, squirrelly, bananas, barking, buggish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nutlike, fruity, haywire, balmy, kookie, crackers.
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