noun
nutter
NUH-tuh
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.”
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British informal: an eccentric or mentally unstable person.
"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.
When to use it
Informal and can be mildly offensive — use with care.
UK vs US
Chiefly British slang; American English tends to use "nut" or "crazy person" instead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nutters
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Etymology
From nut (in the sense "crazy person") plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nutter
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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.
