nutter
Nutter (noun) means British informal: an eccentric or mentally unstable person. Example: “The neighbours think he's a bit of a nutter, always shouting at the pigeons.”
How to use nutter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang, mainly British, for someone who acts crazy or unpredictable.
Informal and can be mildly offensive — use with care.
Chiefly British slang; American English tends to use "nut" or "crazy person" instead.
Word forms
nutters plural
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The neighbours think he's a bit of a _____, always shouting at the pigeons.
Etymology
From nut (in the sense "crazy person") plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “nutter” mean?
The word “nutter” means british informal: an eccentric or mentally unstable person. In plain terms, slang, mainly British, for someone who acts crazy or unpredictable.
How do you pronounce “nutter”?
“Nutter” is pronounced NUH-tuh (/ˈnʌtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “nutter” in a sentence?
Here is “nutter” used in a sentence: “The neighbours think he's a bit of a nutter, always shouting at the pigeons.”
What part of speech is “nutter”?
“Nutter” is a noun.