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nuts

[nʌts]

nuts Definition

  • 1a hard, dry fruit that has a kernel and an indehiscent (non-splitting) outer shell
  • 2mad or crazy
  • 3very enthusiastic about or interested in something

Using nuts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nuts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love to snack on nuts like almonds and cashews.

  • Example

    He went nuts when he found out he won the lottery.

  • Example

    She's nuts about rock climbing and goes every weekend.

  • Example

    The idea of skydiving scares me, but my friend is totally nuts and wants to try it.

nuts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nuts

Antonyms for nuts

Phrases with nuts

  • to make someone very annoyed or angry

    Example

    Her constant talking drives me nuts!

  • to become very excited or enthusiastic about something

    Example

    When I heard my favorite band was coming to town, I went nuts and bought tickets right away.

  • off one's nut

    crazy or insane

    Example

    I think he's off his nut if he thinks he can climb that mountain without any gear.

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Summary: nuts in Brief

The word 'nuts' [nʌts] can refer to a type of hard-shelled fruit with a kernel, or to someone who is mad or crazy. It can also describe someone who is very enthusiastic or passionate about something, as in 'She's nuts about rock climbing.' Common phrases include 'drive someone nuts,' meaning to annoy or anger them, and 'go nuts,' meaning to become very excited or enthusiastic.

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