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as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs
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as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
that's a nutty idea that won't work at all
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Recent Examples of nutty
Toasting nuts before baking brings out their nutty flavor and helps to keep them crisp in the finished cookies.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
The sip features a pistachio swirl and is served with cream for a sweet and nutty flavor.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Pistachio flavor is added to hot or iced coffee in this nutty choice.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Add a drizzle of tahini for a creamy, nutty bonus.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
The sip features a pistachio swirl and is served with cream for a sweet and nutty flavor.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Pistachio flavor is added to hot or iced coffee in this nutty choice.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Add a drizzle of tahini for a creamy, nutty bonus.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutty
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
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Alas, during one night siege (silly enough to not scare the little ones, even as the entire village repeatedly goes up in flames), Hiccup aims his weapon at the shape of a Night Fury (no one, we’re told repeatedly, as ever really seen one), shoots, and … what!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Still, sometimes Forrest’s demands seemed nitpicky, silly even.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are actually not nuts.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
30 Mar. 2023
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Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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The pair will make stupid decisions, and viewers will likely wonder: would a girl like Paula really do that for a mess like Sloane?—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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This one is one person on the street obviously taking the soul of a protester who was stupid enough to go after some police officers.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.—
Charles McNultyTheater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
8 Dec. 2022
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2023
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.—
Calie Schepp,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s the undercurrent of politics stirring animus between the neighbors, with Canadians angered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his absurd aside saying perhaps Canada should be the 51st U.S. state.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The concept itself is absurd, given the modest park features.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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“Nutty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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