wing nut

noun
UK: /ˈwɪŋ nʌt/
US: /ˈwɪŋ nʌt/

  1. A type of nut that can be tightened or loosened by hand, using two projecting 'wings'.

    1. I used a wing nut to secure the birdhouse to the pole.
    2. The mechanic tightened the battery terminals using a wing nut for easy access.

  2. A foolish or eccentric person.

    1. He is a bit of a wing nut, always coming up with crazy ideas.
    2. Some people consider him a wing nut because of his unconventional approach to life, but I admire his creativity.

Synonyms

crank eccentric oddball

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wing nut" in English means: A type of nut that can be tightened or loosened by hand, using two projecting 'wings'., A foolish or eccentric person..

The phonetic transcription of "wing nut" is /ˈwɪŋ nʌt/ in British English and /ˈwɪŋ nʌt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wing nut": crank, eccentric, oddball.

Example usage of "wing nut": "I used a wing nut to secure the birdhouse to the pole.". More examples on the page.