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Definition of nuts - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
food itemedible seeds of certain trees, typically enclosed in a hard shell
- She sprinkled nuts over the salad for extra crunch.
2.
- He's completely nuts, always doing dangerous stunts for fun..
3.
gamesTECH. the best possible hand in pokerTECH.
- He had the nuts and won the game.
Adjective
1.
- He's nuts on his favorite band.
2.
- He's acting completely nuts today.
Images of nuts
edible seeds of certain trees, typically enclosed in a hard shell
Expressions with nuts
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cause someone to become very annoyed or irritated
Her constant humming drives me nuts.
feel free to proceed without hesitation
If you want to try it, go nuts!
very enthusiastic or passionate about something
She is nuts about playing the guitar.
act in a crazy or foolish way
He must be nuts to drive in this storm.
have a strong liking for something or someone
She is nuts about chocolate and eats it every day.
sudden event causing strong disappointment or hurt
Losing the job was a real kick in the nuts.
essential details or basic parts that make something work
Let's focus on the nuts and bolts of the project.
questioning one's own sanity or judgment
After seeing the results, I wondered, am I nuts?
cause someone to feel very annoyed or irritated
Her constant humming drives me nuts.
make someone very annoyed or angry
His constant humming is starting to drive me nuts.
acting in a very crazy way
He's totally nuts to climb that mountain alone.
name for California state, often used in a joking or critical way
He said he was moving to the land of fruits and nuts.
assortment of different types of nuts
He bought a bag of mixed nuts for the party..
something regarded as outstandingly good
This new phone is the mutt's nuts!
completely certain or sure
He was dead-nuts about his decision to move forward.
from beginning to end
The project was managed soup-to-nuts by the team.
from beginning to end
The event was planned from soup to nuts.
expression of dismissal or rejection
When he refused to help, she said, 'Nuts to you!' and walked away.
expresses rejection or contempt for an idea or person
Nuts to him and his plans!
used to show frustration and stop doing something
Nuts to this, I'm going home!
Origin of nuts
Old English, hnutu (nut)
Terms with nuts included in their meaning
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sweet course
fruits or nuts served after a meal
food
snack food with oats, nuts, and sweeteners
plant
tree with broad leaves and edible nuts
cooking
bread with chopped nuts inside
food
spread made from ground nuts into a paste
beverage
liquid from nuts used as a drink or in cooking
sweet pastry
pastry filled with nuts
plants
tree that produces edible nuts
food
containing or having the flavor of nuts
ingredients
type of cookie often containing raisins or nuts
nutrition
protein found naturally in plants such as beans nuts grains and seeds
treat recipe
apricot-based square, baked with crust or pressed with nuts
botany
tall South American tree producing Brazil nuts
confection
sweet made from sugar and nuts
plant
tropical evergreen tree that produces cashew nuts and apples
after meal
cold sweet dish with dairy, fruit, custard, nuts, sometimes alcohol
botany
tree or shrub producing edible nuts
plant
small tree producing edible nuts in a leafy husk
health condition
medical condition causing adverse reactions to nuts
botany
deciduous tree with edible nuts
cuisine
Italian sauce with basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese
food
type of ice cream containing nuts and marshmallows
botany
tree producing edible nuts and valuable wood
baking
cake with dried fruits, nuts, and spices
Examples of nuts in a sentence
She always keeps a jar of mixed nuts on her desk. You're nuts if you think that's a good idea. The guy must be nuts to try that stunt. Holding the nuts, she confidently raised the bet. With the nuts, he couldn't lose the round. She's absolutely nuts about her new puppy.
They're nuts over the latest video game release. She must be nuts to quit her job. Going out in this storm is nuts.
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- French:noix, dingue, ...
- German:Nüsse, begeistert, ...
- Italian:frutta secca, innamorato, ...
- Spanish:frutos secos, apasionado, ...
- Portuguese:frutos secos, louco, ...
- Chinese:坚果, 着迷, ...
- Japanese:ナッツ, 夢中, ...
- Arabic:مُكَسَّرَات, مُغْرَم, ...
- Hebrew:אֱגוֹזִים, חוֹלֶה, ...
- Russian:орехи, без ума, ...
- Ukrainian:горіхи, захоплений, ...
- Hindi:मेवे, दीवाना, ...
Definition of nut - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
planthard-shelled fruit of certain plants
- She cracked a walnut to add nuts to the salad.
2.
hardwareTECH. metal piece with threads for boltsTECH.
- Tighten the nut to secure the bolt.
3.
- She's a real fitness nut.
4.
- Don't mind him, he's a bit of a nut.
5.
- He accidentally hit his nut on the door.
6.
musicTECH. small piece on stringed instrumentsTECH.
- The guitar's nut needs adjustment.
7.
pokerTECH. US best possible poker handTECH. US
- She had the nut hand and won.
8.
toolsTECH. shaped metal piece for climbingTECH.
- He placed a nut in the rock crack.
Verb
1.
- In the fight, he suddenly nutted his opponent..
2.
- He couldn't help but nut during the scene.
3.
collectingintr. gather nuts from trees or bushesintr.
- We went to the forest to nut.
4.
fasteningtr. TECH. screw a threaded fastener onto a bolt to hold partstr. TECH.
- He had to nut the bolts on the wheel tightly..
Images of nut
hard-shelled fruit of certain plants 
metal piece with threads for bolts
Expressions with nut
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person who is difficult to deal with
He's a hard nut to crack in negotiations.
person obsessed with health and well-being
My brother is a health nut who runs daily.
peanut in its shell, as food or plant part
He cracked open a monkey nut to eat the peanut.
person extremely enthusiastic about religion
My uncle is a religious nut who attends church daily.
open a nut to get the seed
He used a hammer to crack a nut.
person who acts in a strange or funny way
My uncle is a bit of a nut at parties.
react with frustration or annoyance
You’ll do your nut if the printer jams one more time.
problem challenging to solve
The math puzzle was a hard nut to crack.
very difficult problem or situation
The new software bug is the hardest nut to crack for the developers.
acting in a crazy or irrational way
He's off his nut if he thinks that'll work.
extremely pleasing, enjoyable, or excellent in every way
The plan worked sweet as a nut!
person who is difficult to deal with
He's a tough nut to negotiate with at meetings..
problem that is challenging to solve
The math puzzle was a tough nut to crack.
very difficult problem or situation
The new project is the toughest nut to crack for the team.
work very hard or put in a lot of effort
She had to bust a nut to finish the project on time.
experience a sudden mechanical failure
The engine might blow a nut during the race.
large edible seed from a South American tree
I love adding Brazil nut to my granola.
bread with chopped nuts inside
She baked a delicious nut bread for breakfast.
spread made from ground nuts into a paste
She spread almond nut butter on her toast.
liquid from nuts used as a drink or in cooking
Nut milk is used in smoothies and baking.
pastry filled with nuts
She enjoyed a slice of nut roll with her coffee.
tree that produces edible nuts
The walnut is a common nut tree.
edible green seed from a pistachio tree
I love snacking on pistachio nuts.
edible seed of the cashew tree
I added some cashew nuts to the salad for crunch..
Origin of nut
Old English, hnutu (nut)
Examples of nut in a sentence
He offered me a mix of dried fruits and nuts. Make sure the nut is fastened tightly to avoid accidents. He couldn't find the right size nut for the bolt. He's a tech nut, always buying the latest gadgets. My brother is a car nut, attending every auto show. Everyone knows Leo is a harmless nut.
Only a nut would swim in the river during a storm. Mind your nut on that low beam. He scratched his nut while thinking. A cracked nut can spoil the instrument's tuning. The luthier replaced the violin's nut. He was confident with the nut in his hand. Holding the nut, she bet all her chips. She secured the nut tightly before climbing further. The climber checked each nut for safety. He threatened to nut anyone who came too close. During the match, he tried to nut his rival. He tried not to nut too quickly. She made him nut with just a touch. They planned to nut in the orchard this weekend. Children love to nut during autumn. You need to nut the screws properly. He will nut the parts together securely.
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- French:noix, donner un coup de tête, ...
- German:Nuss, einen Kopfstoß geben, ...
- Italian:noce, dare una testata, ...
- Spanish:nuez, dar un cabezazo a alguien, ...
- Portuguese:noz, dar uma cabeçada, ...
- Chinese:坚果, 用头撞, ...
- Japanese:ナッツ, 頭突きする, ...
- Arabic:جوزة, نَطَح, ...
- Hebrew:אֱגוֹז, לִנְגּוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:орех, ударить головой, ...
- Ukrainian:горіх, вдарити головою, ...
- Hindi:मेवा, सिर से मारना, ...
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