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

Like prior federal guidelines, they define a healthy diet as consisting of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, poultry, seafood and nuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

They echo the government’s previous advice that fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, seafood and nuts form the basis of a healthy diet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Foods rich in magnesium include dark leafy greens, beans, whole grains, dark chocolate, fatty fish such as salmon, nuts and avocados.

From Science Daily

When it comes to helping players' recovery, oily fish, nuts and seeds are top of the menu.

From BBC

There are gifts that actually improve with a little time — spiced nuts, granola, brittle, caramel corn, spice blends, pickles.

From Salon

Related Words

• batty
• insane
• mad
• nutty