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nutter

/nʌtə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who is excessively fond of or preoccupied with something.

    - "He's a real nutter for classic cars."
    - "She's a nutter for chocolate."

Pronunciation
  1. /nʌtə/



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  2. /nʌtə/



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Synonyms

kook , odd duck , wacko , loony , nut , nutcase
Rhymes
Words rhyming with nutter
butter , utter , mutter
Variants
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nutter , nutters
Etymology
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Originally meant 'fool' or 'madman'. Derived from Old English 'nutu,' meaning 'fool' or 'jester'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'nutter' has been in use since the late 19th century.

  2. In some parts of the UK, 'nutter' is used as a term of endearment for a fan of a particular football team.


Related Concepts
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  1. obsession: A persistent idea or feeling that is unwarranted and often intrusive.

  2. fanatic: A person who is extremely enthusiastic and often fanatical about a particular thing or idea.


Culture
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In literature, 'nutter' is often used to describe a character who is obsessed or fixated on something. In music, it can be used as a term of endearment or admiration for a fan.

How to Memorize "nutter"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a big smile on their face, holding a bag of their favorite 'nutty' snack.

  2. associate

    - Think of someone who is really into a particular hobby or interest.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'NUTTER' to remember the definition: 'N' for 'noun,' 'U' for 'under the influence,' 'T' for 'totally,' 'T' for 'taken,' and 'R' for 'really'.


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