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nerts

 (nûrts)
interj. Slang
Used to express disgust, contempt, or refusal.
[Alteration of nuts.]
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nerts

(nɜːts)
adj
crazy
interj
expressing annoyance or exasperation
[from nuts]
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nuts

(nʌts)
Slang. interj.
1. (used to express disgust, defiance, disapproval, despair.)
adj.
2. insane; crazy.
Idioms:
be nuts about, to admire fervently; love deeply.
[1900–05; pl. of nut; see -s3]
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