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

Pine nuts go in next, toasted until they’re pale gold and rich, adding a quiet, nutty depth.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Along with its recommendations, the association released a visual showing pictures of foods to choose, like tofu, beans, nuts, broccoli and soybean oil, and those to minimize, such as soda, chips and cookies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The nuts and traditional sweets she would offer guests now cost three times what she normally paid.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Polyunsaturated fatty acids, found in Mediterranean-style diets rich in fish oil, olives and nuts, may reduce visceral fat.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

There’s a bunch of well-cared-for hand tools, sandpaper, a bag of screws, nuts, and bolts, plus a lot more.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Related Words

• batty
• insane
• mad
• nutty