Definitions

1. noun

the hard or shelled fruit of a tree, especially a walnut or hazelnut.

“She cracked open a nut and ate the contents.”

2. noun

a person who is eccentric or unconventional, especially in a charming or attractive way.

“He’s a bit of a nut, always wearing bright colors and unusual hats.”

3. noun

a unit of measurement for the hardness or firmness of a material, especially wood.

“The wood had a nut of 3.5 on the Janka hardness test.”

4. verb

to become or make something eccentric or unconventional.

“The new policy is going to nut the whole industry.”

5. verb

to hit or strike with a sudden force, especially with the head or a hard object.

“He got nutted by the tackle and fell to the ground.”

6. interjection

an expression of surprise or excitement, often used to express admiration or approval.

“Wow, that’s a great idea, nut!”

7. noun

a type of fastener, especially a small metal or plastic object used to hold things together.

“The nut on the bolt was loose, so I tightened it.”

8. verb

to screw or turn something into place, especially a bolt or other fastener.

“Can you nut the screws on the chair?”