English Explanatory Dictionary

nut out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To find a solution (for something), especially in a group discussion; also, to work out the finer details (of something).
verb
  1. To become crazy, especially with rage.

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌt aʊt/ /ˈnɐt ˌæɔt/ /-ˌæʊt/ En-au-nut out.ogg

Word forms

nut out nuts out nutting out nutted out

Etymology

From nut (“(slang) the head”) + out, referring to thinking or working something out in one’s head.

Synonyms

craze have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock have a screw loose have bats in one's belfry have bats in the belfry have squirrels in one's attic have toys in the attic nut out rave

Related words

do one's nut
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