Nutsy Meaning in English
word
ˈnʌtsi
NUT-see
ˈnʌtsi
NUT-see
Definition
Very informal word meaning slightly crazy, eccentric, or acting in a silly or wild way. Usually used jokingly or affectionately.
Usage & Nuances
Spoken only; informal, playful, and mildly old-fashioned. Often used about people being silly or quirky, rarely truly offensive. Related to 'nuts' (crazy), but 'nutsy' is softer. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: loco - chifladoPortuguese (BR): maluco - doidoPortuguese (PT): maluco - doidoChinese (Simplified): 疯疯癫癫的 - 有点疯狂的Chinese (Traditional): 瘋瘋癲癲的 - 有點瘋狂的Hindi: पागल जैसा - थोड़ा सनकीArabic: مجنون - غريب الأطوارBengali: পাগলাটে - হাস্যকরভাবে অদ্ভুতRussian: чокнутый - безбашенныйJapanese: おちゃめ - ちょっと変Vietnamese: hơi tưng tưng - ngớ ngẩn (một cách vui vẻ)Korean: 엉뚱한 - 살짝 미친 듯한Turkish: çılgın - deli doluUrdu: پاگل پن والا - عجیب و غریب (مزاحیہ انداز میں)Indonesian: agak gila - konyol (dengan cara lucu)
Example Sentences
My brother can be a little nutsy sometimes.
basic
That movie was so nutsy; I couldn't stop laughing!
basic
He's acting all nutsy after too much sugar.
basic
You have to be a bit nutsy to wear that costume in public!
natural
Things always get a little nutsy at our family reunions.
natural
Don’t mind her, she’s just being her usual nutsy self.
natural