nutcase

or nut case

[ nuht-keys ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a crazy or eccentric person; nutjob; nut.

nutcase

/ ˈnʌtˌkeɪs /

noun

1. slang.
   an insane or very foolish person

Word History and Origins

Origin of nutcase¹

First recorded in 1955–60; nut ( def ) + case ¹( def )

Example Sentences

She said comments such as Mr Hester's "wind up a certain sort of nutcase and it makes you more vulnerable".

From BBC

“I am still harassed by TV producers, high school kids and nutcases who promise to get the clients out of prison,” she said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times

One told call handlers: "He's a nutcase, from what I gather."

From BBC

He added in a direct message cited by Protocol, “I don’t love the idea of being shot by a nutcase.”

From Washington Post

“We’re trying to do this in a way that’s quite pragmatic and businesslike so that we don’t get written off as kind of left-wing nutcases. But it’s quite centrist and practical,” said Martin.

From Seattle Times

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