Nutter

ˈnʌtə

Meaning & Definition

noun
A slang term, primarily British, for a crazy or eccentric person.
That guy talking to himself in the park is a real nutter.
Someone who behaves in a wildly irrational manner.
She's a bit of a nutter when it comes to her conspiracy theories.
An unpredictable or unconventional person.
I can't believe he jumped off the roof – he's such a nutter!
A person who is excessively enthusiastic about a particular subject.
He's a football nutter, attending every match he can.

Etymology

Originally from the word 'nut', implying someone with crazy or unusual behavior.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nutcase
a crazy person
nut job
someone who behaves in a strange or irrational way
loony
a crazy or silly person

Related Words

crazy
mentally deranged; not sane
eccentric
deviating from the recognized or customary character
mad
mentally ill; insane

Slang Meanings

a silly or foolish person
He's acting like a nutter again, making everyone laugh.
someone who is overly enthusiastic about something
That guy is a total music nutter; he knows everything about every band.