# nutty

/ˈnəti/ (US) · /nˈʌti/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nutty
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- This dark chocolate has a delicious nutty flavor.
- He came up with some nutty scheme to build a rocket in his backyard using old washing machine parts.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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