Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nutjob

Noun
/ˈnʌtˌdʒɒb/
Definition
A person whose behavior or thinking is eccentric, irrational, or crazy.
Examples
  • After his bizarre outburst, many considered him a real nutjob.
  • The guy who always talks to himself on the bus is a total nutjob.
  • She had some nutjob theories about aliens and government conspiracies.
Meaning
The term ‘nutjob’ is often used informally to describe someone who is perceived to be mentally unstable or acts in a way that is considered unusual or problematic.
Synonyms
  • Crazy person
  • Loony
  • Madman
  • Freak
  • Weirdo