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adjective

ˈnəts How to pronounce nuts (audio)
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as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind the bizarre rantings in the notes left behind by the artist convinced historians that the guy was nuts

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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest I'm nuts for the homecoming game

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nuts

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noun

plural of nut
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense responding to your opponent's every argument with "Nuts!" is not exactly finely reasoned refutation

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Recent Examples of nuts
Adjective
Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are actually not nuts. — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023 Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts. — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
Noun
How to Store Pistachio Flour The best way to store nuts is in the refrigerator, and the same goes for pistachio flour. — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 It's made from grinding up roasted pistachio nuts into a fine powder. — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuts
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuts
  1. psychotic
  2. excited
  3. nonsense
  4. lunatic
  5. avid
  6. garbage
  7. mad
  8. enthusiastic
Adjective
  • The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.
    — Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
Definition of psychotic
Adjective
  • But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of excited
Noun
  • Just ask anyone who's watched an AI confidently spit out nonsense—or worse.
    — Bob Ras, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • While Drop, clocking in at an economical 93 minutes, may sound like fun and games, there’s something deeper and more human at its core than mindless nonsense.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of nonsense
Adjective
  • With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.
    — Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
Definition of lunatic
Adjective
  • El Monte resident Jen Venegas is an avid fan of the local library.
    — Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Young has always been an avid reader, starting from the Scholastic book fairs at her elementary school.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of avid
Noun
  • Mountains of garbage are said to be visible from space and people have complained of seeing rats as big as cats in the refuse.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
  • With the parent club, Davison has been stuck behind Derrick White, Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard on the backcourt depth chart, limiting him to 15 mostly garbage-time appearances this season.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of garbage
Adjective
  • And the maddest thing of all is the AI Generator, who wants to marry her!
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Then, using his talents playing the lyre and singing psalms, David grew to be a supportive comfort to the possibly mad King Saul (Ali Suliman) as well as begin a romance with Saul’s daughter, Michal (Indy Lewis).
    — Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of mad
Adjective
  • Whitmer's response to the meeting wasn't as enthusiastic.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Prince William's enthusiastic soccer celebration with Prince George went viral on social media as the pair experienced joy at their favorite team taking the lead followed by a heart breaking final score.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of enthusiastic

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