nutty
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B2
/ˈnʌti/
nut-like or eccentric
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nutty' originates from the word 'nut,' which comes from Old English 'hnutu,' meaning 'nut.'
Historical Evolution
'hnutu' transformed into the Middle English word 'nute,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nut.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to nuts,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'eccentric or crazy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/07/20 10:27