What does peanut mean?
Peanut means A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America..
Peanut
/ˈpiːnʌt/ · noun
Meaning
A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America..
Definitions by Sense
- A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.
- (US) Synonym of countneck (“very small hard clam”).
- (in the plural) See peanuts (“very small amount”).
- (transitive) To pull on somebody's tie as a prank, causing the knot to tighten.
Example Sentences
He always liked eating peanuts along with tea before biscuits came into his life.
Synonyms for peanut
Antonyms for peanut
Related Words
Word Forms
- peanuts
- pea nut
- pea-nut
- peanutting
- peanutted
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for peanut?
Common synonyms include goober, goober pea, monkey nut, pinder.
What is the opposite of peanut?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use peanut in a sentence?
He always liked eating peanuts along with tea before biscuits came into his life.
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