Wingnut

/ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/ noun

A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

What it means

  1. (noun) A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.
  2. (noun) One who advocates extreme measures or changes, especially if they hold or are perceived to hold far-right viewpoints; a radical or reactionary.
  3. (noun) Someone with large, protruding ears.
  4. (noun) A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.
  5. (noun) Someone with crazy or extreme political views (especially extreme conservative views).
  6. (noun) (North American itinerant and street populations) A mentally ill homeless person.
  7. (noun) Someone perceived as odd, eccentric, and/or extreme.
  8. (noun) (rural US) A member of the air force (in a town that hosts a USAF installation).

Letter analysis

  • Wingnut contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Common questions

What does Wingnut mean?

A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

How many letters are in Wingnut?

Wingnut has 7 letters.

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