nut
gb/nˈʌt/ us/nˈʌt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 8500
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
edible seed in a hard shell
A small hard seed that you can eat, often with a shell around it, like an almond or a walnut.
Vzorec užití:
eat [nuts]; a handful of [nuts]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "nut" only means peanuts. In everyday English, "nut" is a general word that includes many kinds like almonds, walnuts, cashews, and peanuts (even if peanuts are not true nuts in biology).
Synonyma
seed (A broader term; not all seeds are nuts, but many nuts are seeds used for food.)
Antonyma
shell (Refers to the hard outer covering, not the edible inside part of the nut.)
Kolokace
salted nuts
|mixed nuts
|tree nuts
|nut allergy
|crack a nut
|ground nuts
Témata
food
|health
|daily life
|food_drink
|nature
Příklady
- She sprinkled chopped nuts over the ice cream.
- Many schools ban nuts because of allergy risks.
- I always keep a bag of mixed nuts in my desk.
- Pistachios are my favorite kind of nut.
- The recipe calls for one cup of ground nuts.
Učební příklady
- I ate some nuts as a snack.
- He is allergic to nuts.
- She put nuts in the cake.
- These nuts taste very fresh.
- We bought almonds and other nuts at the market.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
metal fastener used with bolt
A small piece of metal with a hole and threads inside that you screw onto a bolt to hold things together.
Vzorec užití:
tighten the [nut] on [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "nut" and "bolt" and call the whole set a "bolt". The nut is the small piece you turn; the bolt is the long piece with a head.
Synonyma
fastener (More general word for something used to join parts; a nut is one specific type of fastener.)
Antonyma
bolt (Often used together with a nut as a pair; the bolt is the part with the external thread, the nut is the matching internal part.)
Kolokace
nuts and bolts
|tighten the nut
|loosen the nut
|lock nut
|hex nut
|screw and nut
Témata
construction
|engineering
|technology
|work
Příklady
- He used a wrench to tighten the nuts on the wheel.
- Make sure all the nuts and bolts are secure before using the ladder.
- This joint needs a lock nut so it doesn’t come loose.
- The mechanic replaced three broken nuts on the engine mount.
- You’ll need a 10‑millimeter socket for that nut.
Učební příklady
- He turned the nut with a tool.
- The nuts and bolts hold the parts together.
- Check that every nut is tight.
- She lost the nut from the screw.
- We need a new nut for this bolt.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B1
entity
3
person who seems crazy
An informal word for a person who acts very strange or crazy.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a [real] nut
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes translate this directly and use it in formal situations. "Nut" for a crazy person is informal and can sound rude; avoid it in polite or professional speech.
Synonyma
lunatic (Stronger and more negative; sounds harsher and is often used jokingly or critically.)
Antonyma
sane person (Describes someone whose thoughts and behavior are normal and reasonable, the opposite of a "nut" in this sense.)
Kolokace
be a real nut
|act like a nut
|political nut
|total nut
|he’s nuts
Témata
people
|emotions
|communication
Příklady
- He’s a complete nut if he thinks that plan will work.
- Only a nut would jump into water that cold.
- Some people think she’s a bit of a nut, but she’s actually very smart.
- The internet is full of conspiracy nuts these days.
- Don’t listen to him—he’s a total nut when it comes to money.
Učební příklady
- My friends say I am a nut because I tell crazy jokes.
- He drove so fast; I thought he was a nut.
- People called her a nut, but she did not care.
- They think he is a nut for leaving his job.
- Only a nut would swim in that cold river.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B1
entity
4
person very keen on something
A person who really loves and is very interested in one thing, like cars, music, or sports.
Vzorec užití:
[a/an] [topic] nut
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always negative. In fact, it is often used in a friendly or joking way among friends, though it can be negative in some contexts.
Synonyma
fanatic (Similar in meaning, but can sound stronger or more negative; "nut" is often playful.)
Antonyma
casual fan (Someone who only likes something a little, not strongly like a "nut" in this sense.)
Kolokace
car nut
|sports nut
|health nut
|computer nut
|fitness nut
|movie nut
Témata
hobbies
|people
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He’s a real car nut and spends every weekend working on his old Mustang.
- I’m a bit of a health nut, so I try to avoid sugar.
- She’s a movie nut and has seen that film three times.
- As a tech nut, he always buys the newest gadgets.
- If you’re a sports nut, you’ll love this channel.
Učební příklady
- My brother is a sports nut and watches every game.
- She is a music nut and listens to songs all day.
- I am a computer nut and like to build PCs.
- He is a health nut and eats only fresh food.
- They call her a book nut because she reads so much.
Podstatné jméno
vulgar
C1
entity
5
testicle (vulgar slang)
A very rude slang word for a man’s testicle, usually said as "nuts".
Vzorec užití:
kick [someone] in the nuts
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use this word without realizing it is vulgar. It should not be used in polite or formal situations; it is common in rude jokes, some music, and informal talk among close friends.
Synonyma
ball (Also vulgar slang for a testicle; similar level of rudeness.)
Antonyma
ovary (Female reproductive organ; opposite in terms of male vs female reproductive body parts.)
Kolokace
kick in the nuts
|protect your nuts
|get hit in the nuts
Témata
body
|sex
|health
Příklady
- He doubled over after getting hit in the nuts during the game.
- Wear a cup to protect your nuts when you play baseball.
- He joked that one more child and he’d get his nuts cut off.
Učební příklady
- He got hit in the nuts and fell down.
- Players wear special guards to protect their nuts.
- The ball hit him in the nuts during the match.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
entity
6
head (informal, esp. BrE)
An informal word for your head, especially in British English.
Vzorec užití:
use your nut; bang your nut
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is regional and informal. It is more common in British and some other Commonwealth varieties, and rarely used in formal speech or writing.
Synonyma
head (Neutral and standard word; "nut" is more informal and playful or rough.)
Antonyma
body (The rest of the body, as opposed to the head.)
Kolokace
use your nut
|bang your nut
|get hit on the nut
Témata
body
|daily life
Příklady
- Use your nut and think about it for a minute.
- He slipped on the ice and banged his nut on the pavement.
- If you’re not careful, you’ll get your nut knocked off in this sport.
- He took the corner too fast and nearly lost his nut on the door frame.
Učební příklady
- He hit his nut on the table.
- Use your nut and find the answer.
- She hurt her nut when she fell.
- He told his friend to use his nut in class.
Sloveso
informal
B2
action
7
hit with the head (headbutt)
To hit a person or thing with your head on purpose.
Vzorec užití:
nut [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this verb is common in all English varieties. It is mainly informal British and some Commonwealth English; in other places, people usually say "headbutt".
Synonyma
headbutt (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal or descriptive, while "nut" is more slangy.)
Antonyma
avoid contact (Describes not hitting or touching, the opposite of striking with the head.)
Kolokace
nut someone
|nut the ball
|nut him in the face
Témata
violence
|sports
|body
Příklady
- The player was sent off for nutting his opponent.
- He accidentally nutted the door as he stood up.
- She tried to nut the ball into the goal.
- If he tries that again, I’ll nut him right back.
Učební příklady
- The football player nutted his opponent and got a red card.
- He stood up quickly and nutted the shelf.
- She nutted the ball into the net.
- Do not nut people; it is dangerous.
Sloveso
vulgar
C2
action
8
ejaculate semen (vulgar slang)
A very rude slang word meaning for a man to release semen during sex.
Vzorec užití:
nut during sex; nut in [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may see this word online and not realize how vulgar it is. It is inappropriate in polite conversation, formal writing, or most public situations.
Synonyma
cum (Equally vulgar slang with the same basic meaning; spelling is variable in informal writing.)
Antonyma
refrain from ejaculating (Describes not ejaculating, the opposite of "nut" in this sense.)
Kolokace
nut early
|nut inside
|nut during sex
Témata
sex
|body
|health
Příklady
- He was afraid he would nut too early.
- The lyrics are full of crude lines about nutting on people.
- They were joking about how often he nuts in a week.
Učební příklady
- He said he might nut too fast.
- The song uses the word "nut" in a sexual way.
- This word is very rude and talks about when a man nuts during sex.
Podstatné jméno
informal
C1
quantity
9
required or target money amount
An informal word for the money you must get to pay your costs or reach your goal, often every month.
Vzorec užití:
cover your nut; make your nut
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this is a common general word for "cost". In fact, it is informal business slang, mostly in speech, and not used in formal writing like contracts or reports.
Synonyma
overhead (Refers specifically to ongoing business costs; "nut" can mean total amount needed, not only expenses.)
Antonyma
surplus (Money above what is needed to cover the basic required amount (the "nut").)
Kolokace
monthly nut
|cover the nut
|make your nut
|meet the nut
Témata
business
|money
|finance
Příklady
- The bar needs to make at least $3,000 a night just to hit its nut.
- Once we cover our monthly nut, everything else is profit.
- His personal nut is pretty high because of his mortgage and car payments.
Učební příklady
- The small shop must make enough money to cover its nut.
- After he paid his nut, he had very little left.
- Their nut is lower now because they moved to a cheaper office.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
10
ridge on neck of instrument
On a guitar, violin, or similar instrument, the small part at the top of the neck that holds the strings in place and sets their spacing.
Vzorec užití:
adjust the [instrument] nut
Častá chyba:
Learners who play instruments sometimes confuse the "nut" with the "bridge". The nut is at the top of the neck near the tuning pegs; the bridge is on the body of the instrument.
Synonyma
string guide (A descriptive phrase sometimes used informally; less standard than "nut" in instrument design.)
Antonyma
bridge (Another string support piece on the body end of the instrument, opposite to the nut.)
Kolokace
guitar nut
|replace the nut
|bone nut
|graphite nut
Témata
music
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The guitar’s nut is worn and needs replacing.
- A high nut can make the strings hard to press down.
- He upgraded his bass with a new bone nut for better tone.
- The luthier carefully filed the nut slots to the correct depth.
Učební příklady
- The guitar nut holds the strings at the top of the neck.
- He changed the plastic nut to a bone nut.
- If the nut is too high, the strings are hard to play.
- A broken nut can make the instrument buzz.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
nut
IPA
GB/nˈʌt/
US/nˈʌt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
nut (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (nut)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: nut
- Plural: nuts
Verb
- Base: nut
- 3rd Person Singular: nuts
- Present Participle: nutting
- Past: nutted
Příbuzná slova
Forms
nuts
noun
nutting
verb
nutted
verb
Core family
nutty
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
nut-free
adjective
Advanced or less common
nuttiness
noun
Gramatické poznámky
- Irregular present participle: nutting Verb
- Irregular past: nutted Verb
Výrazy
be nuts about [something]
1/bˈi nˈʌts əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
like something very much
To like someone or something very, very much.
Příklady
- He’s nuts about jazz music and goes to every concert.
- She’s completely nuts about her new puppy.
make your nut
1/mˈeɪk jˈʊɹ nˈʌt/
fixed phrase
informal
earn enough to cover costs
To earn enough money to pay your basic costs or reach your money goal.
Příklady
- The club has to fill 200 seats a night just to make its nut.
- Once we make our nut, we can start offering discounts.
nut out [something]
1/nˈʌt ˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
informal
work out a solution by discussion
To talk and think carefully about something until you find an answer or plan, especially in Australian or British English.
Příklady
- We need to nut out the details before we sign the contract.
- They spent hours nutting out a fair agreement.
off one’s nut
1/ˈɔf wˈʌnz nˈʌt/
idiom
informal
acting crazy or insane
To be crazy or to act in a very strange or foolish way.
Příklady
- You must be off your nut if you think that’s a good idea.
- People said he was off his nut for quitting such a good job.
tough nut to crack
1/tˈʌf nˈʌt tə kɹˈæk/
idiom
informal
very difficult person or problem
A person or problem that is very hard to deal with or understand.
Příklady
- This math problem is a tough nut to crack.
- She’s a tough nut to crack—you never know what she’s thinking.
use your nut
1/jˈuz jˈʊɹ nˈʌt/
fixed phrase
informal
think carefully, use your brain
To think carefully and use your brain, especially in informal British English.
Příklady
- Come on, use your nut—you can solve this!
- If you used your nut more often, you’d make fewer mistakes.
from soup to nuts
1/fɹˈʌm sˈup tə nˈʌts/
idiom
informal
including everything, start to finish
Including everything, from the beginning to the end.
Příklady
- The company handled the event from soup to nuts.
- We planned our holiday from soup to nuts in just one evening.
from soup to nuts
2/fɹˈʌm sˈup tə nˈʌts/
idiom
from beginning to end, everything
Including everything, from the first part to the last part.
Příklady
- The tour covers the city from soup to nuts in just one day.
- Our service handles your move from soup to nuts, so you don't have to worry.
- She planned the wedding from soup to nuts without a professional planner.
nuts and bolts
1/nˈʌts ˈænd bˈoʊlts/
idiom
basic practical details
The "nuts and bolts" of something are its basic, practical details, especially how it really works or is done.
Příklady
- Let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of the project.
- The first part of the course covers the nuts and bolts of project management.
- The course covers the nuts and bolts of web design.
- We need to talk about the nuts and bolts of the plan before we present it.
- She understands the theory, but he knows the nuts and bolts of running the business.