nuts

[nuhts]

interjection

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

adjective

1. insane; crazy.

nuts

/ nʌts /

adjective

1. a slang word for insane

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

interjection

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

plural noun

1. a slang word for testicles See testicle

Word History and Origins

Origin of nuts¹

First recorded in 1900–05; plural of nut

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

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

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"Our findings suggest a diet rich in vegetables, nuts and healthy fats may help prevent chronic constipation in middle- and older-age adults," said Staller.

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The exemptions covered other Ghanaian agricultural products including cashew nuts, avocados, bananas, mangoes, plantain, pineapples, coconuts, ginger and peppers, he said.

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So, this particular gravy was a lightly sweetened pan sauce — aromatic, comforting and thickened with nuts instead of flour.

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In recent years, audiences sang along to “Wicked,” dressed up as Gentleminions and went nuts for Minecraft references their parents just wouldn’t understand.

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Related Words

• batty 
• insane 
• mad 
• nutty