nerts

plural noun

ˈnərts

Synonyms of nerts

slang

: nonsense, nuts sense 7

—often used interjectionally

Examples of nerts in a Sentence

nerts! that's all I have to say about that idea

Word History

Etymology

alteration of nuts

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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“Nerts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nerts. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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