wing nut
The term "wing nut" can refer to a specific type of hardware or be used as slang to describe people with extreme views or characteristics.
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Definition
B2Hardware
(technical)A fastener with two flat projections that allow it to be tightened by hand.
Example
- Use a wing nut to secure the panel in place.
C1Politics
(slang, derogatory)A person who holds extreme or radical political views.
Example
- He's often dismissed as a wing nut due to his extreme opinions.
C1General
(slang, informal)Someone perceived as mentally unstable or eccentric.
Example
- Don't pay attention to him; he's just a wing nut.
C2Australia
(slang)A person with large, protruding ears.
Example
- They used to call him wing nut because of his big ears.
Similar
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