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

It is produced by beneficial gut bacteria when they break down tryptophan, an amino acid found in foods like turkey and nuts.

From Science Daily

This includes tree nuts, some fresh fruit, soybean oil, wine, spirits and other "additional products" that were not specified.

From Barron's

But China has a broad supply chain of manufacturers that make the nuts and bolts of humanoids, including sensors, batteries and other components.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The round ones are cream-filled, the square ones are solid chocolate, and the heart-shaped ones have nuts,” she explained.

From Literature

It was flaky and bursting with what appeared to be nuts.

From Literature

Related Words

• batty
• insane
• mad
• nutty