Meaning & Definition of word "Nutter"
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Nutter
ˈnʌtə
noun:
- 1. A slang term, primarily British, for a crazy or eccentric person.
- Example: That guy talking to himself in the park is a real nutter.
- 2. Someone who behaves in a wildly irrational manner.
- Example: She's a bit of a nutter when it comes to her conspiracy theories.
- 3. An unpredictable or unconventional person.
- Example: I can't believe he jumped off the roof – he's such a nutter!
- 4. A person who is excessively enthusiastic about a particular subject.
- Example: 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 of nutter
Meaning: a silly or foolish person
Example Sentence: He's acting like a nutter again, making everyone laugh.
Meaning: someone who is overly enthusiastic about something
Example Sentence: That guy is a total music nutter; he knows everything about every band.