nut

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Meaning · English

The head.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Off one's nut—crazy; mad. S. Nut is a slang term for the head.

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 “nut” mean?

The head.

Is “nut” formal or informal?

nut is generally slang.