nutballs

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Meaning · English

Crazy, insane, unhinged.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Unable to convince people he wasn't totally nutballs, while simultaneously being totally nutballs, Tugwell resigned from his position in FDR's administration.

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 “nutballs” mean?

Crazy, insane, unhinged.

Is “nutballs” formal or informal?

nutballs is generally slang.