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. |  |
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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.)
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