Pronunciation: /nʌts/

Definitions of nuts

noun a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel

Example Sentences

A1 I like to snack on nuts.

A2 She is allergic to nuts.

B1 The recipe calls for chopped nuts.

B2 He went nuts when he found out he won the lottery.

C1 The mechanic tightened the nuts on the car's wheels.

C2 The scientist cracked open the nuts to study their contents.

adjective informal term for testicles

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat nuts.

A2 She made a cake with nuts in it.

B1 The squirrel stored nuts for the winter.

B2 The trail mix was packed with nuts and dried fruit.

C1 The chef created a gourmet dish using exotic nuts.

C2 The artisan chocolate was sprinkled with crushed nuts.

Examples of nuts in a Sentence

formal The recipe calls for a cup of chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

informal I can't believe how expensive these nuts are at the store!

slang That movie was totally nuts, I couldn't believe the plot twists!

figurative She's driving me nuts with all her constant nagging.

Grammatical Forms of nuts

past tense

nutted

plural

nuts

comparative

nuttier

superlative

nuttiest

present tense

nut

future tense

will nut

perfect tense

have nutted

continuous tense

is nutting

singular

nut

positive degree

nutty

infinitive

to nut

gerund

nutting

participle

nutting

Origin and Evolution of nuts

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'nuts' originated from the Old English word 'hnutu' which evolved from the Proto-Germanic word 'hnuton'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the edible fruit of certain trees, the term 'nuts' eventually expanded to include a broader range of hard-shelled seeds or fruits. Over time, it also took on various slang meanings such as 'crazy' or 'enthusiastic'.