nutcase en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
- /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ (UK)
Etymology
From nut + case. Compare headcase, mental case etc.
Meanings
- (Ireland, UK, humorous, often) An eccentric or odd person.
- (derogatory, slang) Someone who is insane.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nut-case | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nutcases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
nutbag · nutter · screwball · odd duck · nut · crackpot · weirdo · freak (eccentric or odd person) · kook · psycho (insane person) · wacko · loon
Translations (6)
de schräger Vogel (an eccentric or odd person) · de Spinner (an eccentric or odd person) · nl oelewapper (an eccentric or odd person) · fi outolintu (an eccentric or odd person) · de seltsamer Typ (an eccentric or odd person) · sv original (an eccentric or odd person)