nerts

or nertz

[ nurts ]
/ nɜrts /

interjection Older Slang.

nuts(def 1).

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Origin of nerts

First recorded in 1930–35; by alteration

Words nearby nerts

nero, nerol, neroli oil, neronize, nerthus, nerts, neruda, neruda, pablo, nerva, nerval, nervate

Definition for nertz (2 of 2)

nuts
[ nuhts ]
/ nʌts /
Slang.

interjection

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

adjective

insane; crazy.

Origin of nuts

First recorded in 1900–05; plural of nut
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British Dictionary definitions for nertz

nuts
/ (nʌts) /

adjective

a slang word for insane
(foll by about or on) slang extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about)

interjection

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

pl n

a slang word for testiclesSee testicle
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