nutty

(nutē)

adjective nuttier, nuttiest

  1. containing or producing many nuts
  2. having a nutlike flavor
  3. Slang
    also nutsy
    1. enthusiastic, often to excess
    2. queer, foolish, crazy, etc.

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See nutty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective nut·ti·er, nut·ti·est
  1. Containing or producing nuts: nutty trees.
  2. Having a flavor like that of nuts: The wild turkey often has a nutty taste when cooked.
  3. Slang Crazy; idiotic: a nutty idea.

Related Forms:

  • nutˈti·ly adverb
  • nutˈti·ness noun

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