Word of the Day: Nut
The word “nut” is a noun. There are a few different kinds of nuts:
- This is a nut. It goes onto a bolt or a screw.
- This is a nut. It’s a pistachio. Do you like to eat nuts?
- This is a nut. He works in an office, and his job has made him go mad.
The word “nutty” is an adjective:
- This has a nutty flavor.
- She’s kind of a nutty person.
- His job is making him nutty.
The word “nut” is found in some common expressions:
- The store sells everything, from soup to nuts. (The store has a wide range of merchandise.)
- It feels like I got kicked in the nuts. (nuts = testicles. Be careful if you say this. It’s kind of vulgar, and only men use it.)
- Aw nuts! (Darn! I’m disappointed.)
- You’re nuts! (You’re wrong.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with N page to see the list of all words starting with letter N. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
