Nuts about Meaning in English
expression
ˈnəts/ /əˈbaʊt
NUTS uh-BOWT
nˈʌts/ /ɐbˈaʊt
NUTS uh-BOWT
Definition
To be extremely enthusiastic or passionate about someone or something, often used informally to show strong liking or affection.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational. Often used with 'be' verbs (e.g., 'She's nuts about dogs'). Can emphasize romantic love, strong hobbies, or favorite things. Similar to 'crazy about', but stronger than just 'like'. Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: enamorado de - loco porPortuguese (BR): doido por - apaixonado porPortuguese (PT): louco por - apaixonado porChinese (Simplified): 对……非常着迷Chinese (Traditional): 對……非常著迷Hindi: के बारे में बहुत दीवानाArabic: مغرم بـ - مهووس بـBengali: উদগ্র আগ্রহী - পাগল (ভালোবাসা অর্থে)Russian: без ума от - с ума сходит поJapanese: 夢中（むちゅう） - 大好きVietnamese: mê mẩn về - phát cuồng vìKorean: 엄청 좋아하다 - 빠지다Turkish: deli gibi aşık - çok tutkunUrdu: بےحد پسند کرنا - دیوانہ ہوناIndonesian: sangat tergila-gila - sangat menyukai
Example Sentences
She is nuts about chocolate.
basic
I'm nuts about football.
basic
My brother is nuts about video games.
basic
She's absolutely nuts about her new puppy—she can't stop talking about him.
natural
I'm not really nuts about spicy food, but I'll try it.
natural
He's totally nuts about that band—he's been to all their concerts.
natural