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

That has been a factor in reducing consumption, forcing some nuts to be sold elsewhere at discounted prices, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Crispy bacon bits, poppy pickled onions, hunks of avocado, corn nuts, everything bagel seasoning, za’atar, toasted breadcrumbs, torn herbs.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The easiest way I find to do that is by cooking most of my meals and snacking on things like fruit and nuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Labels provide details on added sugar, salt, fat and carbohydrates per serving, which are often higher in ultra-processed foods than in less-processed options like plain oatmeal, nuts, beans and fresh or frozen produce.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

It drove Camille nuts, but I turned my phone volume up overnight so I wouldn’t miss a message from her.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Related Words

• batty
• insane
• mad
• nutty