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nutty
[ nuht-ee ]
/ ˈnʌt i /
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adjective, nut·ti·er, nut·ti·est.
abounding in or producing nuts.
nutlike, especially in flavor.
Slang.
- silly or ridiculous: a nutty suggestion.
- eccentric; queer.
- insane.
- 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.
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British Dictionary definitions for nutty
nutty
/ (ˈnʌtɪ) /
adjective -tier or -tiest
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, adverbnuttiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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