Nerts

adj, intj, noun, slang

adj, intj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fast-paced card game played with multiple decks. uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Crazy; nuts. euphemistic, slang

    ""You'd be plumb nerts" says he, "to think of it.""

Intj
  1. 1
    Nuts! Expression of dismay. euphemistic, slang

    "FOUND HIM 'TERRIBLY NICE' She Wonders What He Thought When She Said, 'Oh, Nerts!' After a Bad Shot."

Example

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""You'd be plumb nerts" says he, "to think of it.""

Etymology

Alteration of nuts to avoid vulgar nuts (“testicles”)

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