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nutty

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnəti// UK //nˈʌti// nut·ty Archaic Slang

adj. tasting like nuts, or behaving in a very strange or silly way. You can use it to describe a delicious snack or a person who is acting a bit crazy.

adj. containing or tasting of nuts; also used to describe behaviour that is eccentric, foolish, or irrational. In its figurative sense, it is informal and carries a lighthearted or mildly critical tone.


SIMPLE

This dark chocolate has a delicious nutty flavor.

CONTEXTUAL

He came up with some nutty scheme to build a rocket in his backyard using old washing machine parts.

COMPLEX

The wine is characterized by a complex nutty finish that balances the initial acidity, though some critics find the aroma slightly overpowering for a vintage of this age.

Synonyms
Origin

From nut + -y.

Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'taste' or 'sound'.

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