nutty

[ nuht-ee ]

adjective

, nut·ti·er, nut·ti·est.

1. abounding in or producing nuts.
2. nutlike, especially in flavor.
3. Slang.
   1. silly or ridiculous:

      a nutty suggestion.

   2. eccentric; queer.
   3. insane.
   4. very or excessively interested, excited, or the like:

      He's nutty about Mexican food.

4. full of flavor or zest; lively; stimulating; meaty:

   He offered several rich, nutty ideas on the subject.

nutty

/ ˈnʌtɪ /

adjective

1. containing or abounding in nuts
2. resembling nuts, esp in taste
3. a slang word for insane
4. informal.
   foll byover or about extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about)

Derived Forms

• ˈnuttiness, noun
• ˈnuttily, adverb

Other Words From

• nutti·ly adverb
• nutti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nutty¹

First recorded in 1655–65; nut + -y ¹

Example Sentences

To counteract the slight bitterness of the cocoa, Melton’s pumpkin pie filling also incorporates smooth, nutty tahini.

From Salon

The opera, which revolves around an opera composer trying to put on a concert, is beyond nutty.

From Los Angeles Times

The brackish, mineral flavors of the oysters are complemented perfectly by the tangy, nutty, earthy artichokes.

From Salon

When she played an insecure, nutty waitress who sketches her idols from the 1960s in “After Hours,” The Times called her performance “touchingly bizarre.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the colder months, cheese production slows, and the cheeses that do emerge often bear heavier, heartier profiles, like the nutty intensity of an aged Gruyère or the rich creaminess of a winter Brie.

From Salon

Related Words

• absurd
• batty
• crazy
• eccentric
• foolish
• kooky
• mad
• nuts
• wacky