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Nuttiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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nuttiest

 

[ ˈnʌtiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal usage

The term 'nuttiest' is the superlative form of 'nutty', which describes something or someone as being eccentric, crazy, or absurd. It is often used informally to express amusement or disbelief about someone's behavior or ideas. For example, it could refer to the most outrageous or outlandish concept someone has come up with or an individual who behaves in an exceedingly silly manner. The word carries connotations of harmless silliness rather than serious madness.

Synonyms

crazier, silliest, wackiest

Examples of usage

  • That was the nuttiest idea I've ever heard!
  • He has the nuttiest sense of humor.
  • This is the nuttiest group of friends I've ever had.

Translations

Translations of the word "nuttiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais louco

🇮🇳 सबसे पागल

🇩🇪 verrücktesten

🇮🇩 tergila

🇺🇦 найбожевільніший

🇵🇱 najdziwniejszy

🇯🇵 最もクレイジーな

🇫🇷 le plus fou

🇪🇸 el más loco

🇹🇷 en deli

🇰🇷 가장 미친

🇸🇦 الأكثر جنونًا

🇨🇿 nejšílenější

🇸🇰 najšialenejší

🇨🇳 最疯狂的

🇸🇮 najbolj nor

🇮🇸 fyndnasti

🇰🇿 ең ессіз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გიჟი

🇦🇿 ən dəli

🇲🇽 el más loco

Etymology

The word 'nutty' originates from the Middle English term 'noty', which referred to nuts, particularly in their literal sense. Over time, this term evolved in the English language to describe someone acting quirky or eccentric, much like the unpredictable characteristics associated with certain types of nuts. The shift in meaning reflects the playful nature of the word's application in social contexts, where it started being used to denote odd behavior rather than its original meaning connected to edible nuts. The superlative form 'nuttiest' emerged as English speakers sought a way to rank or intensify this quality, allowing for comparisons among varying levels of eccentricity and silliness. This linguistic transformation, along with its integration into popular culture, has solidified 'nutty' and its derivatives as staples in casual conversations, particularly in describing humorous or whimsical scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,094, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.