nutty
abounding in or producing nuts.
nutlike, especially in flavor.
Slang.
silly or ridiculous: a nutty suggestion.
eccentric; queer.
very or excessively interested, excited, or the like: He's nutty about Mexican food.
full of flavor or zest; lively; stimulating; meaty: He offered several rich, nutty ideas on the subject.
Origin of nutty
1Other words from nutty
- nut·ti·ly, adverb
- nut·ti·ness, noun
Words Nearby nutty
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How to use nutty in a sentence
They don’t taste like meat, but they can be crunchy and a little nutty tasting.
Their subtly sweet and nutty flavor pairs well with fruit, nuts, other grains, warm spices and herbs.
8 sweet or savory oatmeal recipes to recharge your morning routine | Daniela Galarza | January 6, 2021 | Washington PostAlmond flour is flavorful, making it a great option for a dense, nutty cake or a sweet quickbread.
A Curious Eater's Guide to Alternative Flours | Christine Byrne | December 15, 2020 | Outside OnlineIt was rich, nutty, and thrillingly salty—nothing like the bland manchego I’d tried in the States.
Rescue dried-out cheese with this simple trick | By Benjamin Kember/Saveur | December 8, 2020 | Popular-ScienceToasting the walnuts brings out a nuttier flavor and makes them crunchier.
These chewy, date- and walnut-packed bars are called ‘food for the gods’ with good reason | Isa Fabro | December 2, 2020 | Washington Post
Sure, there are some colorful English aristocrats still around, but is the age of the delightfully nutty toff at an end?
The Hakushu 12 was a little peaty and nutty, the kind of dram I want to unwind with after a fine restaurant meal.
Watch Out, Scotland! Japanese Whisky Is on the Rise | Kayleigh Kulp | November 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEven without the excesses of the film festival, Cannes is a little nutty.
No Movie Stars, No Red Carpet, But Off-Season Cannes Is Still Magic | Liza Foreman | September 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe buttery, nutty, and sweet and salty all work together to form a balance of flavors.
And so almost everything in Noah, as nutty as it might seem, has its roots in the actual text of the Bible.
‘Noah’ Review: An Ambitious, Flawed Biblical Tale That You Have to See | Andrew Romano | March 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe time passed along quickly; the coffee was excellent, the cigars soft and of the nutty flavour he loved.
Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon BlackwoodTaste: Distinctly sweet and "nutty," slightly pungent when dry.
Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms and How to Distinguish Them | William Hamilton GibsonI didn't mean nothin', I was only kiddie' you—what's the use of gettin' nutty over a jest?
The Dwelling Place of Light, Complete | Winston ChurchillThey's fer emp'rors and kings t' set up in their palaces, an' men goes nutty jes' hankerin' fer 'em.
A Reversible Santa Claus | Meredith NicholsonThe old man's been nutty for some time, and had it in for me ever since we had trouble at the corral over that cow.
The Long Dim Trail | Forrestine C. Hooker
British Dictionary definitions for nutty
/ (ˈnʌtɪ) /
containing or abounding in nuts
resembling nuts, esp in taste
a slang word for insane
(foll by over or about) informal extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about)
Derived forms of nutty
- nuttily, adverb
- nuttiness, noun
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