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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nut

/nʌt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does nut mean?

noun, verb

A hard or dry fruit that does not split open when ripe, especially one that has a single seed in a hard shell, such as a walnut or hazelnut. To hit (someone or something) with the fist, especially in a sudden or forceful manner.

Example

"The squirrel stored the acorn in a hole in the tree, but the bird tried to steal it, so the squirrel had to nut the bird away."

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