noun
wingnut
Wingnut (noun) means a tree from Asia that loses its leaves each year, of the genus Pterocarya.
noun
1
A tree from Asia that loses its leaves each year, of the genus Pterocarya.
2
(informal) Someone who seems strange or extreme, especially in their political opinions.
"On November 21, evangelist Franklin Graham (son of the late Rev. Billy Graham and a strident Trump supporter) discussed impeachment when he appeared on fellow wingnut Eric Metaxas’ radio show."
— Alex Henderson, AlterNet (2019)
"We are witnessing a wingnut war break out in American politics, organized on the Internet and fought out in airwaves and in town halls, wingnuts firing their shots from the outer reaches and strafing the common sense center."
— John Avlon, Avlon: Extremism in danger of acceptance (2009)
3
A member of the air force (in a town that hosts a USAF installation).
4
Someone with big ears.
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Etymology
From wing + nut. The political sense is a shortening of "right-wing nut".
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of wingnut?
"wingnut" (noun) means a tree from Asia that loses its leaves each year, of the genus Pterocarya.
What is another word for wingnut?
Other words for "wingnut" include eccentric, bizarro, crank, freak, nut, crackpot.
What are the different meanings of wingnut?
"wingnut" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tree from Asia that loses its leaves each year, of the genus Pterocarya; 2. (informal) Someone who seems strange or extreme, especially in their political opinions; 3. A member of the air force (in a town that hosts a USAF installation).
