Nutty means: Containing nuts.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
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BlueskyMay 2026
I live in the heart of Europe and a series about atomic apocalypse horror hits a little too close to home, situated between two nutty narcissists with nukes. What about a Eurovision werewolf story? ;)
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BlueskyMay 2026
really need a nutty buddy to moon my pie
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BlueskyMay 2026
Celebrate the spirit of adventure with The Rocketeer American Whiskey #signed by #BillyCampbell. With nutty aromas, this #limitededition whiskey is built on the spirit of #TheRocketeer. Bold, bright, & adventurous:…
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BlueskyMay 2026
bluesky uses a nutty amount of battery
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BlueskyMay 2026
Hmm... but they add such a ZING to the taste. A nutty/moldy kind of aftertaste.
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UK
#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
Containing nuts.
This is a nutty chocolate bar.
For parents
Nutty means: Containing nuts.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
For ESL learners
nutty means: Containing nuts.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
Resembling or characteristic of nuts.
Brown rice has had only its outer hull removed, leaving it with a beige color and a pleasantly nutty flavor.
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“I live in the heart of Europe and a series about atomic apocalypse horror hits a little too close to home, situated between two nutty narcissists with nukes. What about a Eurovision werewolf story? ;)”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Celebrate the spirit of adventure with The Rocketeer American Whiskey #signed by #BillyCampbell. With nutty aromas, this #limitededition whiskey is built on the spirit of #TheRocketeer. Bold, bright, & adventurous: https://ow.ly/yPVq50YRloa #Collectible Must be 21+”
— Bluesky· May 2026“bluesky uses a nutty amount of battery”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Hmm... but they add such a ZING to the taste. A nutty/moldy kind of aftertaste.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Given how hardcore Zig Jarred has seemed to be so far this is a wild twist. I love how he's like "I don't care about memory safety, I wanted constructors and destructors." Just a nutty take.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
(slang) : eccentric, odd; crazy, mad, insane.
David Mason, Beverage and Bar Manager at St. Regis, describes the complex aromas and layered palate of the cognac thus: “It’s kind of autumn flavors. Really nutty, almondy – kind of fig, plum, dried fruits. But it finishes off really smo…
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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