nutter

[nuht-er]

noun

1. a person who gathers nuts. nut.

2. British Slang.,  an insane person.

nutter

/ ˈnʌtə /

noun

1. slang,  a mad or eccentric person

Word History and Origins

Origin of nutter¹

First recorded in 1475–85; nut + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Ms Amess said there were "absolute nutters" who could try to act upon the comments allegedly made by Kneecap.

From BBC

"How I presented myself - crazy, loud, being a nutter, that is who I am but I'm also sensitive," she says.

From BBC

Simon realised that he needed to do something big to show his love for sport - so he is now taking on what he describes as a "triathlon for absolute nutters".

From BBC

“He gave me a very funny look. I think he thought I was a nutter.”

From New York Times

Remembering him fondly, Ruby says: "Dad was a nutter, to be fair. He was just full of laughter."

From BBC

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