Gadit

nut

Definitions (3)
1nounA hard-shelled fruit of some plants, containing a seed, often edible.
I like to snack on almonds and other nuts.
The squirrel gathered nuts for the winter.
Pecans are a type of nut used in many desserts.
2nounA small metal block with a hole through it, used to fasten things together with a bolt.
He tightened the nut on the bolt to secure the shelf.
Make sure the nut is screwed on tightly to prevent it from coming loose.
The mechanic replaced the old nut with a new one.
3nounA person who is very enthusiastic or obsessed about something.
She's a real fitness nut, always at the gym.
He's a tech nut, always buying the latest gadgets.
My brother is a sports nut, watching every game he can.
Idioms & expressions
tough nut to crack, A difficult problem or person to deal with.
nuts and bolts, The basic, practical details of something.
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
hnutu
Originally meant
hard fruit
Background
The word 'nut' comes from the Old English 'hnutu', which referred to the hard-shelled fruit of plants. Over time, it has also come to describe the metal fastener and a person with an intense enthusiasm for something.
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