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nuttiness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The quality or degree of having a nutty flavor or texture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • The nuttiness of the Belgian chocolates was remarkable.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The quality or degree of having a nutty aspect; craziness or zaniness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • He watched a little of the sitcom, but the nuttiness was off-putting, so he decided to read a book instead.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nuttery

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English nutty Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English nuttiness From nutty + -ness.