nutty

[nuht-ee]

adjective

nuttier, nuttiest 

1. abounding in or producing nuts.

2. nutlike, especially in flavor.

3. Slang.

   1. silly or ridiculous.

      a nutty suggestion.

   2. eccentric; queer.

   3. insane.

   4. very or excessively interested, excited, or the like.

      He's nutty about Mexican food.

4. full of flavor or zest; lively; stimulating; meaty.

   He offered several rich, nutty ideas on the subject.

nutty

/ ˈnʌtɪ /

adjective

1. containing or abounding in nuts

2. resembling nuts, esp in taste

3. a slang word for insane

4. informal,  extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about)

Other Word Forms

• nuttily adverb
• nuttiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nutty¹

First recorded in 1655–65; nut + -y ¹

Example Sentences

You can choose baby Swiss if you like creamy mildness, but I love the nutty tang of an aged wedge — it lingers just enough to remind you it’s there.

From Salon

The pasta starts with béchamel sauce that’s stirred in with sweet butternut squash purée and a “rich, nutty, and tangy blend of Gouda, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses,” according to TJ’s.

From Salon

Bright, nutty and herb-forward, with just enough richness to feel indulgent.

From Salon

Take for example brown butter pasta sauce, which touts a richer, nuttier flavor profile compared to sauces made with just melted butter.

From Salon

It softens into something golden and jammy, almost nutty, with a mellow sweetness that feels borderline decadent.

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Related Words

• absurd 
• batty 
• crazy 
• eccentric 
• foolish 
• kooky 
• mad 
• nuts 
• wacky