nutty
word
/ˈnəti/
NUH-dee
/nˈʌti/
NUH-tee
Definition
Describes something with the taste or smell of nuts, or informally, a person or idea that is strange, silly, or crazy.
Usage & Nuances
'Nutty' can be literal (nut-flavored food) or informal/slang (eccentric, funny-crazy people or ideas). Common phrases: 'nutty flavor', 'nutty idea', 'He’s a bit nutty.' Usually friendly/teasing, not highly offensive.
Spanish: a nuez (sabor) - chiflado (loco, informal)Portuguese (BR): sabor de noz - maluco (informal)Portuguese (PT): sabor a noz - maluco (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 坚果味的 - 古怪的 (非正式)Chinese (Traditional): 堅果味的 - 古怪的 (非正式)Hindi: पागल (मजाकिया, अनौपचारिक) - मेवे जैसा (स्वाद)Arabic: بنكة الجوز - مجنون (غير رسمي)Bengali: বাদামি (স্বাদ-গন্ধ) - পাগলাটে - আজবRussian: ореховый (вкус/запах) - чокнутый - странныйJapanese: ナッツのような - 変わった - おかしなVietnamese: vị hạt - kỳ quặc - ngộ nghĩnhKorean: 견과류 맛의 - 엉뚱한 - 이상한Turkish: fındıklı (tat/koku) - çılgın - tuhafUrdu: اخروٹی (ذائقہ/خوشبو) - پاگل سا - عجیبIndonesian: beraroma kacang - aneh - konyol
Example Sentences
He is a bit nutty, but very friendly.
basic
I love nutty cheeses.
basic
That’s a nutty idea—you really think it will work?
natural
My friends say I’m a little nutty when I dance.
natural
Try the sauce—it’s really rich and nutty.
natural
This cake has a nutty flavor.
basic