nuts

American  

[nuhts] / nʌts /

interjection

1. Also nertz. (used to express disgust, defiance, disapproval, despair.)

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adjective

1. insane; crazy.

idioms

1. be nuts about,

   1. to be extremely or excessively enthusiastic about; be fervent in one's admiration of.

      Both of them are nuts about chamber music.

   2. to be deeply in love with.

      He's nuts about his new girlfriend.

nuts British  

/ nʌts /

adjective

1. a slang word for insane

2. slang  extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about)

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interjection

1. slang  an expression of disappointment, contempt, refusal, or defiance

plural noun

1. a slang word for testicles See testicle

Etymology

Origin of nuts

First recorded in 1900–05; plural of nut

Example Sentences

Mr Male said that in the past few years, the competition has "gone nuts" and is "probably the most exciting way to get better at excel in general".

From BBC

She suggested I increase my fibre intake - either by eating more oats, barley, beans, nuts and seeds, or by taking supplements of gel-forming fibre.

From BBC

One stall sold slices of mangoes brought in from Jazan, the fertile southern province famous for its tropical fruits, wheat and coffee; others sold raisins, spices, nuts and gourmet honey from Yemen.

From Los Angeles Times

Ollie's mum Hannah said: "It's gone absolutely nuts. When I saw it, my wee heart melted. I'm absolutely proud of them."

From BBC

"Healthful" plant-based foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, oils, coffee, and tea.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• batty
• insane
• mad
• nutty