nuttiness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English nutty Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English nuttiness From nutty + -ness.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The quality or degree of having a nutty flavor or texture.
The nuttiness of the Belgian chocolates was remarkable.
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(countable, uncountable) The quality or degree of having a nutty aspect; craziness or zaniness.
He watched a little of the sitcom, but the nuttiness was off-putting, so he decided to read a book instead.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nuttinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |