nuttier; nuttiest
1
: having or producing nuts
nutty trees
2
: having a flavor like that of nuts
a nutty sauce
nuttily
adverb
… the movie is so nuttily untethered to any semblance of reality that it's almost enjoyable.
—
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Elisabeth Vincentelli
nuttiness
noun
The menu includes dishes like a rich pecan soup whose nuttiness is offset by chipotle chilies and tomatoes.
—Matt Lee et al.
Matt Lee et al.
It's not just Marlon Brando's nuttiness that makes this special—it's the gusto with which he wallows in his own nuttiness.
—Karen Schoemer
Karen Schoemer
Examples of nutty in a Sentence
candy with a nutty taste
the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs
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Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks have been the backbone of its style for generations, producing whiskies known for their dark fruit richness, nutty spice, and velvet depth.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Our pecan tassies perfectly balance the two delicacies with a thick, buttery layer of crust and warm, nutty filling.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Almond milk received an honorable mention for its nutrient profile, lightly nutty taste, and versatility in recipes.
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Newly shipped off to a small congregation in Chimney Rock, New York, Jud has spent the past nine months trying to navigate his way through some nutty church politics.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Our pecan tassies perfectly balance the two delicacies with a thick, buttery layer of crust and warm, nutty filling.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Almond milk received an honorable mention for its nutrient profile, lightly nutty taste, and versatility in recipes.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Newly shipped off to a small congregation in Chimney Rock, New York, Jud has spent the past nine months trying to navigate his way through some nutty church politics.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Nutty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutty. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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nutty
adjective
nut·ty
ˈnət-ē 
nuttier; nuttiest
1
: containing or suggesting nuts (as in flavor)
2
: not showing good sense
also, sometimes offensive
: mentally unbalanced
nuttiness
noun
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