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nutty

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Tastes, Food
nut·ty /ˈnʌti/ adjective  1 informalCRAZY crazy 发疯的 It’s another of his nutty ideas. 这是他的又一个疯狂念头。 She’s nutty as a fruitcake (=completely crazy). 她完全疯了。2 CTDFtasting like, or containing, nuts 有坚果味的 This coffee has a rich nutty flavour. 这种咖啡带有浓浓的坚果味道。 a nutty cake 果仁蛋糕
Examples from the Corpus
nuttyI tasted one; it was no longer sweet, just nutty.Specials aren't supposed to be nutty.Even after the long night he smelled nutty and clean.We're all as nutty as each other, all survivors.Grandma can act kind of nutty at times.We all got slightly nutty at times.Celeriac: tastes like a sweet and nutty celery, it's rich in calcium and delicious grated raw in salads.Critics worry that compassionate conservatism involves subcontracting social welfare to nutty evangelicals.In Brown Butter Almond Cake you can really taste the nutty flavor of brown butter.Wednesday was one nutty night for Boston sports teams.Grape leaves add a nutty taste to the rice.
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nutty
nutty /ˈnʌti/ adjective
1. informal crazy:
    It’s another of his nutty ideas.
    She’s nutty as a fruitcake (=completely crazy).
2. tasting like, or containing, nuts:
    This coffee has a rich nutty flavour.
    a nutty cake


nuttyBrE /ˈnʌti/ 🔊NAmE /ˈnʌti/ 🔊 adjective (nut·tier, nut·ti·est) tasting of or containing nuts 坚果味的;含果仁的a nutty taste坚果口味(informal) slightly crazy 疯疯癫癫的She's got some nutty friends. 她有几个疯疯癫癫的朋友。🔊🔊He's as nutty as a fruitcake (= completely crazy). 他疯狂到了极点。🔊🔊