nuts
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for nuts, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Informal: crazy, irrational, or wildly excited.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use nuts
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
go nuts
nuts about
drive someone nuts
The testicle sense and some exclamatory uses are informal/vulgar — avoid in formal writing.
Frequently asked questions
What does “nuts” mean?
The word “nuts” means informal: crazy, irrational, or wildly excited.
How do you pronounce “nuts”?
“Nuts” is pronounced nuhts (/nʌts/ in IPA).
How do you use “nuts” in a sentence?
Here is “nuts” used in a sentence: “The crowd went nuts when the home team scored in the last minute.”
What is another word for “nuts”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nuts” include nutty.
What part of speech is “nuts”?
Depending on how it is used, “nuts” can be an adjective, a noun and an intj.
Is “nuts” a common word?
“Nuts” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nuts” have?
“Nuts” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: crazy, irrational, or wildly excited.
What is the difference between 'nuts' and 'crazy'?
As informal adjectives, 'nuts' and 'crazy' both mean irrational or wildly excited and are often interchangeable in casual speech. 'Nuts' is more slangy and best kept to relaxed conversation, while 'crazy' is a little more neutral and works in a wider range of contexts.
Is 'nuts' formal or informal?
In the sense of crazy or enthusiastic, 'nuts' is informal slang and suits casual conversation or friendly writing. In formal or professional settings, words such as 'irrational,' 'unreasonable,' or 'highly enthusiastic' are more appropriate.
