do one's nut
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Meaning · English
To become stridently angry, especially from worry.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Mum did her nut after we stayed out all night without calling her.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “do one's nut” mean?
To become stridently angry, especially from worry.
Is “do one's nut” formal or informal?
do one's nut is generally slang.