Synonyms for

Nut

Verb / nʌt / Another word for nut — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hard-shelled fruit or seed with an edible kernel.

Synonyms & similar words

bollock crackpot addict testis ballock nutcase en nut testicle screwball orchis fruitcake junkie ball freak junky egg crank acorn almond cashew chestnut hazelnut macadamia pecan peanut pistachio walnut kernel seed fruit drupelet berry grain ovule spore germ

Synonyms by register

Formal

seed kernel pit

Informal

dude guy bloke chap fella

Literary

acorn drupe

Antonyms

whole complete full unbroken unsplit

Common collocations

  • nut and bolt
  • nutcracker
  • nut allergy
  • go nuts
  • nut up
  • nut butter
  • nut case
  • nut shell

Word family

noun nut
verb nut
adjective nutty

Usage note

The word 'nut' can refer to the fruit of a tree or, informally, to a person. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion. As a verb, 'to nut' often means to hit someone forcefully, especially in the groin.

Example sentences

  1. I ate a handful of nuts for a snack.
  2. Squirrels love to collect nuts and store them for the winter.
  3. My favorite nut is the almond.
  4. Peanuts are not actually nuts, they are legumes.
  5. I used a nut cracker to open the shell.

Quotes

  • The squirrel that you kill in jest, dies in earnest. -Henry David Thoreau
  • I am not a nut. -Burt Reynolds
  • If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive. -Dale Carnegie

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