nuthouse
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for nuthouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Informal and offensive: a psychiatric hospital, or figuratively, any chaotic place.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A compound of nut (slang for a crazy person) and house.
Full origin of nuthouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “nuthouse” mean?
The word “nuthouse” means informal and offensive: a psychiatric hospital, or figuratively, any chaotic place. In plain terms, a dated, informal term for a mental hospital, often used loosely to describe a chaotic place.
How do you pronounce “nuthouse”?
“Nuthouse” is pronounced NUHT-hows (/ˈnʌtˌhaʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “nuthouse” in a sentence?
Here is “nuthouse” used in a sentence: “The office felt like a nuthouse during the final week before launch.”
What part of speech is “nuthouse”?
“Nuthouse” is a noun.