nutty

(as) nutty as a fruitcake

Crazy or wacky. Usually used humorously. The kids are always nutty as fruitcakes when they've had something sugary to eat. My Aunt Jeannie has always been nutty as a fruitcake.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

be (as) nutty as a fruitcake

slang To be crazy or wacky. Usually used humorously. Don't listen to a word he says, he's as nutty as a fruitcake! You're nutty as a fruitcake if you think that plan will work.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

be nutty about (someone or something)

To be very passionate and enthusiastic about someone or something. My daughter is nutty about sports—she's currently playing soccer, taking swimming lessons, and playing tennis.

nuttier than a fruitcake

Crazy or wacky. Usually used humorously. The kids are always nuttier than fruitcakes when they've had something sugary to eat. My Aunt Jeannie has always been nuttier than a fruitcake.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*nutty as a fruitcake

and nuttier than a fruitcake

crazy. (*Also: as ~.) Don't pay any attention to John; he's nutty as a fruitcake. Mary's schemes for making money are nuttier than a fruitcake.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

nutty as a fruitcake

Crazy, idiotic, as in Mary's nutty as a fruitcake if she thinks she can get away with that. The adjective nutty meaning "insane" was first recorded in 1821; the similarity to fruitcake, which literally contains nuts as well as fruit, was first recorded in 1935.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

nutty as a fruitcake

BRITISH, INFORMAL

If someone is as nutty as a fruitcake, they are crazy. The man is a charmer — intense, funny, and nutty as a fruitcake. Note: `Nutty' or `nuts' is an informal word for mad. Nutty can also mean containing a lot of nuts in the way that a fruitcake often does.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

be nutty about

like very much. informal

nutty as a fruitcake

completely crazy. informal

Nutty meaning ‘mad or crazy’ dates from the late 19th century, and this phrase, punning on the sense of ‘full of nuts’, from the 1930s. Fruitcake is also used on its own to mean ‘a crazy or eccentric person’.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(as) nutty as a ˈfruitcake

(informal, humorous) (of a person) completely crazy: He’s as nutty as a fruitcake. Do you know what he did yesterday? He had lunch outside in the pouring rain.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(as) nutty as a fruitcake

mod. very silly or stupid. The whole idea is as nutty as a fruitcake.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

nutty as a fruitcake

verb

See as nutty as a fruitcake

See also: fruitcake, nutty

nutty

mod. silly; giddy; stupid. What a nutty idea!

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

nuttier than a fruitcake

Crazy, eccentric. This term originated in America about 1920 and transfers the actual nuts in a fruitcake to the colloquial meaning of nutty as crazy. The term later gave rise to the usage fruitcake for an eccentric individual.

See also: fruitcake, nutty

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

as nutty as a fruitcake
fruitcake
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here/there (one) goes again
never a dull moment
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References in periodicals archive

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Then, in the same breath (figuratively speaking), the board suggested that Nutty Brewnette could also be understood as a double entendre for nutty brunette, to suggest "a dark-haired female with a 'nutty' or 'silly, strange, or foolish' personality." Whatever could have led them to that conclusion?

Slerring yer werds? Too much Brewnette fer yer

Flaxseed Rich, nutty flavor; excellent Not heat-stable; use in

EN'S guide to unrefined plant oils

But how much nutty slack was she having to deal with?

TV was great because our family could talk about something other than nutty slack; LES WALTON on the theories for improving education that provide an excuse for our failure

In fact, I would go to any length to support the MPA and also ask all the women to not cast their votes in favour of any MPA or MNA who does not join the crusade with Nighat Orakzai against the old but naughty and nutty professors of the University of Peshawar.

Nutty, naughty professors of UoP

"It is hard to dislike or be overly critical of anyone who is a bit nutty as they are often the most brilliant personalities," he added.

Lady Gaga named fav odd celebrity

Learn more about Nutty Cow products online at <www.nuttycow.com>, call the company at (626) 888-9269, or e-mail them at info@nuttycow.com.

Go nuts for 'cheese!'

NUTTY THE MINIATURE DACHSHUND Nutty is a red, smooth-haired, miniature dachshund and is 17 months old.

Pet of th e week

"A low IBU beer," Gregg Glaser noted, "but nice and malty; caramelly, and nutty. This is a good one."

Wachusett Winter Ale Wachusett Brewing Co. Westminster, MA

Follow Dave on Twitter @ Dave robson_gaz or email: dave.robson@eveninggazette.co.uk The mention of a Nutty bar - a fudge log with peanuts on it - had me all misty-eyed because I thought I was the only person who ever bought one.

Nuts over sweeties

A series run by CBeebies focusing on animals carrying out unusual jobs took the children's television channel to the yard after hearing of Nutty's impressive results.

Duffield's wonder goat becomes TV hit; RACING PEOPLE Focus on those at the heart of the action

The 18 Year Old is full bodied, the company says, with smoky and floral flavors leading to a nutty sweetness.

Laphroaig 18 Year Old

Marketed under the Uniekaas brand name, the lineup includes Alpenhorn, a unique cheese with a distinct sweet, nutty flavor that is made from 100% cow's milk.

Dutch classics

TheyAAEve introduced a simple flavor wheel, similar to a wine wheel, that helps chocolate-lovers recognize and zone in on the cacao beanAAEs inherent flavors: chocolatey, fruity, nutty, citrus, earthy and floral.

High-tech chocolate

词组	nutty
释义	nutty (as) nutty as a fruitcake Crazy or wacky. Usually used humorously. The kids are always nutty as fruitcakes when they've had something sugary to eat. My Aunt Jeannie has always been nutty as a fruitcake. See also: fruitcake, nutty be (as) nutty as a fruitcake slang To be crazy or wacky. Usually used humorously. Don't listen to a word he says, he's as nutty as a fruitcake! You're nutty as a fruitcake if you think that plan will work. See also: fruitcake, nutty be nutty about (someone or something) To be very passionate and enthusiastic about someone or something. My daughter is nutty about sports—she's currently playing soccer, taking swimming lessons, and playing tennis. See also: nutty nuttier than a fruitcake Crazy or wacky. Usually used humorously. The kids are always nuttier than fruitcakes when they've had something sugary to eat. My Aunt Jeannie has always been nuttier than a fruitcake. See also: fruitcake, nutty Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. nutty as a fruitcake and nuttier than a fruitcake* crazy. (Also: as ~.) Don't pay any attention to John; he's nutty as a fruitcake. Mary's schemes for making money are nuttier than a fruitcake. See also: fruitcake, nutty McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. nutty as a fruitcake Crazy, idiotic, as in Mary's nutty as a fruitcake if she thinks she can get away with that. The adjective nutty* meaning "insane" was first recorded in 1821; the similarity to fruitcake, which literally contains nuts as well as fruit, was first recorded in 1935. See also: fruitcake, nutty The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. nutty as a fruitcake BRITISH, INFORMAL If someone is as nutty as a fruitcake, they are crazy. The man is a charmer — intense, funny, and nutty as a fruitcake. Note: `Nutty' or `nuts' is an informal word for mad. Nutty can also mean containing a lot of nuts in the way that a fruitcake often does. See also: fruitcake, nutty Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. be nutty about like very much. informal See also: nutty nutty as a fruitcake completely crazy. informal Nutty meaning ‘mad or crazy’ dates from the late 19th century, and this phrase, punning on the sense of ‘full of nuts’, from the 1930s. Fruitcake is also used on its own to mean ‘a crazy or eccentric person’. See also: fruitcake, nutty Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (as) nutty as a ˈfruitcake (informal, humorous) (of a person) completely crazy: He’s as nutty as a fruitcake. Do you know what he did yesterday? He had lunch outside in the pouring rain. See also: fruitcake, nutty Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (as) nutty as a fruitcake mod. very silly or stupid. The whole idea is as nutty as a fruitcake. See also: fruitcake, nutty nutty as a fruitcake verb See as nutty as a fruitcake See also: fruitcake, nutty nutty mod. silly; giddy; stupid. What a nutty idea! McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions nuttier than a fruitcake Crazy, eccentric. This term originated in America about 1920 and transfers the actual nuts in a fruitcake to the colloquial meaning of nutty as crazy. The term later gave rise to the usage fruitcake for an eccentric individual. See also: fruitcake, nutty The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: as nutty as a fruitcake fruitcake (as) nutty as a fruitcake nutty as a fruitcake nuttier than a fruitcake here/there (one) goes again never a dull moment as always it was ever so twa References in periodicals archive Lucknow Central ( Hindi ) 11:00am, 1:35pm, 7:00pm, 12:30am The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature 11:45am, 3:15pm, 6:45pm NEW! UAE cinema listings: September 14 - 20 Then, in the same breath (figuratively speaking), the board suggested that Nutty Brewnette could also be understood as a double entendre for nutty brunette, to suggest "a dark-haired female with a 'nutty' or 'silly, strange, or foolish' personality." Whatever could have led them to that conclusion? Slerring yer werds? Too much Brewnette fer yer Flaxseed Rich, nutty flavor; excellent Not heat-stable; use in EN'S guide to unrefined plant oils But how much nutty slack was she having to deal with? TV was great because our family could talk about something other than nutty slack; LES WALTON on the theories for improving education that provide an excuse for our failure In fact, I would go to any length to support the MPA and also ask all the women to not cast their votes in favour of any MPA or MNA who does not join the crusade with Nighat Orakzai against the old but naughty and nutty professors of the University of Peshawar. Nutty, naughty professors of UoP "It is hard to dislike or be overly critical of anyone who is a bit nutty as they are often the most brilliant personalities," he added. Lady Gaga named fav odd celebrity Learn more about Nutty Cow products online at <www.nuttycow.com>, call the company at (626) 888-9269, or e-mail them at info@nuttycow.com. Go nuts for 'cheese!' NUTTY THE MINIATURE DACHSHUND Nutty is a red, smooth-haired, miniature dachshund and is 17 months old. Pet of th e week "A low IBU beer," Gregg Glaser noted, "but nice and malty; caramelly, and nutty. This is a good one." Wachusett Winter Ale Wachusett Brewing Co. Westminster, MA Follow Dave on Twitter @ Dave robson_gaz or email: dave.robson@eveninggazette.co.uk The mention of a Nutty bar - a fudge log with peanuts on it - had me all misty-eyed because I thought I was the only person who ever bought one. Nuts over sweeties A series run by CBeebies focusing on animals carrying out unusual jobs took the children's television channel to the yard after hearing of Nutty's impressive results. Duffield's wonder goat becomes TV hit; RACING PEOPLE Focus on those at the heart of the action The 18 Year Old is full bodied, the company says, with smoky and floral flavors leading to a nutty sweetness. Laphroaig 18 Year Old Marketed under the Uniekaas brand name, the lineup includes Alpenhorn, a unique cheese with a distinct sweet, nutty flavor that is made from 100% cow's milk. Dutch classics TheyAAEve introduced a simple flavor wheel, similar to a wine wheel, that helps chocolate-lovers recognize and zone in on the cacao beanAAEs inherent flavors: chocolatey, fruity, nutty, citrus, earthy and floral. High-tech chocolate
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