nutty
Americanadjective
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abounding in or producing nuts.
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nutlike, especially in flavor.
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Slang.
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silly or ridiculous.
a nutty suggestion.
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eccentric; queer.
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very or excessively interested, excited, or the like.
He's nutty about Mexican food.
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full of flavor or zest; lively; stimulating; meaty.
He offered several rich, nutty ideas on the subject.
adjective
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containing or abounding in nuts
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resembling nuts, esp in taste
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a slang word for insane
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informal extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about)
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Your kitchen should fill with a buttery, nutty, garlicky aroma, which means you’re on the right track.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
A Japanese drink made from green tea, hojicha is dry-roasted at high temperatures to produce a distinctive aroma and nutty flavour.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Ten years ago, these reanimation stunts were nutty and obscure enough to shoot down with ease.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Begin with a modest roux — butter and flour, cooked together until they smell faintly nutty.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Then, on top of the mats, she poured the rice, which began, after the mat was properly heated, to give off a most delicate, nutty aroma.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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