wingnut

wing·nut

or wing nut

noun

A nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning. Also called thumbnut .
Slang
a. A person with extreme or fanatical political views.
b. A crazy or eccentric person.

Origin of wingnut

Senses 2a and 2b influenced by wing faction

wingnut

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