Nutty: meaning, definitions and examples
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nutty
[ ˈnʌti ]
behavioral trait
The term 'nutty' refers to someone who is eccentric, crazy, or silly in behavior. It's often used informally to describe actions or ideas that are whimsical or illogical. Additionally, 'nutty' can denote someone who has peculiar or unconventional views. This word can also relate to the taste or smell reminiscent of nuts.
Synonyms
crazy, eccentric, quirky, zany
Examples of usage
- He's a bit nutty for wanting to travel the world on a unicycle.
- Her nutty ideas often lead to innovative solutions.
- That movie was so nutty, I couldn't stop laughing.
Translations
Translations of the word "nutty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nozento
- maluco
- excêntrico
🇮🇳 नटखट
- पागल
- विचित्र
🇩🇪 nussig
- verrückt
- exzentrisch
🇮🇩 kacang
- gila
- eksentrik
🇺🇦 горіховий
- божевільний
- ексцентричний
🇵🇱 orzechowy
- szalony
- ekscentryczny
🇯🇵 ナッツのような
- おかしい
- エキセントリック
🇫🇷 noisette
- fou
- excentrique
🇪🇸 nuez
- loco
- excéntrico
🇹🇷 fındık gibi
- deli
- eksantrik
🇰🇷 견과류 같은
- 미친
- 엑센트릭한
🇸🇦 مكسرات
- مجنون
- غريب
🇨🇿 ořechový
- šílený
- excentrický
🇸🇰 orechový
- bláznivý
- excentrický
🇨🇳 坚果的
- 疯狂的
- 古怪的
🇸🇮 orehov
- noro
- ekscentričen
🇮🇸 hnetti
- brjála
- einkennandi
🇰🇿 жаңғақ
- жарқын
- эксцентрлі
🇬🇪 ნუში
- წყლიანი
- ექსცენტრიული
🇦🇿 qoz
- dəli
- ekzentrik
🇲🇽 nuez
- loco
- excéntrico
Etymology
The word 'nutty' originates from the Middle English term 'nute,' which referred to a hard-shelled fruit (nut) and has its roots in the Old English word 'cnutu.' It first began to take on its modern meaning in the early 20th century when it started being used colloquially to describe someone who was a bit eccentric or out of the ordinary. The playful nature of the word has allowed it to become part of informal speech, often conveying a sense of light-heartedness or humor when describing someone's behavior. As nut-related idioms and phrases became popular, the meaning evolved to encompass not just the literal association with nuts but also a broader, metaphorical interpretation of unusual behavior.