nuts  /ˈnəts/ ? Meaning of "nuts"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. Patients with diverticular disease are commonly advised to avoid nuts, popcorn and seeds, but one study questions whether there's really a link.
  2. First tie yourself onto the other end of the rope, then shake the bucket of nuts and quickly put it down.
  3. Nuts They're loaded with fat and can be very salty, yet these filling little snack foods are nutritional powerhouses.

Quotes

  1. "I think maybe we ought to slice him open to see what's inside," Cink said. "Maybe nuts and bolts."
    on Feb 23, 2008 By: Stewart Cink Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "That's nuts. Over-hyping this thing just puts it at risk of being seen as a failure," said Rob Enderle, an industry analyst with The Enderle Group. "Apple will break (sales) records for a phone of this class but selling tens of millions of...
    on Jun 29, 2006 By: Rob Enderle Source: 940 News

  3. "I went nuts! I was cursing at me, I was yelling at my pants," Monaco said.
    on Sep 4, 2007 By: Juan Monaco Source: Forbes

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