Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nutter

noun

/ˈnʌtər/

Definition

A person who is eccentric or crazy.

Examples

My neighbor is a bit of a nutter; he talks to his plants.
It’s not uncommon for a nutter to have wild ideas that others might find bizarre.
She called him a nutter after he suggested skydiving off the roof.

Meaning

Nutter is often used informally to describe someone who behaves in a strange or unusual way. The term is typically lighthearted and does not necessarily carry a strong negative connotation.