nut case
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Definition
Noun: A whimsically eccentric or crazy person; someone who behaves in a very strange or foolish way.
Usage
This is an informal and often humorous noun used to describe a person whose behavior is perceived as highly eccentric, irrational, or silly. It can be considered mildly offensive depending on the context and tone.
Examples
- He's a complete nut case; he tried to build a rocket in his backyard.
- Don't listen to him, he's a nut case.
- She felt like a nut case for talking to her plants, but it made her happy.
Advanced Usage / Nuances
- The term is often used in a hyperbolic or affectionate way among friends, not always as a serious insult.
- It emphasizes behavior that seems illogical or wildly unconventional from the speaker's perspective.
Variants and Related Words
- Nut (noun, informal): A crazy or eccentric person. (e.g., )
- Nuts (adjective, informal): Crazy, insane. (e.g., )
- Crackpot (noun): An eccentric or foolish person (often with strange ideas).
- Loon (noun, informal): A silly or crazy person.
Synonyms
- Lunatic
- Maniac
- Oddball
- Crank
- Fruitcake (informal)
Antonyms
- Sane person
- Rational person
- Conformist
Idioms / Fixed Phrases
- Drive someone nuts: To annoy or irritate someone greatly.
- The constant noise is driving me nuts.
- Tough nut to crack: A difficult problem or person to deal with.
- This math equation is a tough nut to crack.
Noun
- a whimsically eccentric person