Synonyms for
Nuts
Definition
Nuts are edible fruits or seeds enclosed in a hard shell.
Synonyms & similar words
bats
whacky
cracked
fruity
ballock
loony
junky
balmy
crackpot
barmy
freak
addict
dotty
kooky
junkie
fruitcake
wacky
nut
daft
bonkers
screwball
testis
egg
haywire
testicle
crazy
insane
mad
bananas
loony
bonkers
crackers
batty
wacky
eccentric
peculiar
weird
odd
strange
unusual
different
unique
offbeat
quirky
kooky
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- go nuts
- driving me nuts
- driving us nuts
- driving him nuts
- driving her nuts
- driving them nuts
- driving you nuts
- driving someone nuts
Word family
Usage note
The informal meaning of 'nuts' (meaning crazy or insane) is very common in everyday conversation. Be cautious using it in formal settings. The noun 'nut' can also refer to the fruit of a tree.
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Example sentences
- She cracked open the nuts to find the tasty meat inside.
- He's gone nuts trying to find his lost keys.
- The squirrel gathered nuts for the winter.
- The recipe called for chopped nuts as a topping.
- She's allergic to nuts and can't eat them.
Quotes
Never underestimate the power of a handful of nuts. - Paula Deen
“It does not matter how small you are if you have faith and a plan of action.” - Nicky Verd
“The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” - W.B. Yeats