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Nuts A person who is very eccentric, unusual, or crazy  ■ "He's a total nutcase. He talks to his plants and believes that unicorns exist."


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Chipmunk A small, furry animal with a distinctive high-pitched squeaking sound. They are typically grayish-brown and live in trees and bushes.  ■ "I went on a camping trip with my family, but we couldn't find any food. Then we saw a group of chipmunks stealing nuts from a tree and decided to follow them! We found a treasure trove of nuts in the bushes and had the best snack ever.

deranged adjective< definition></?>Completely off the rails, nuts, cuckoo.

assault2 A sudden and violent attack, especially on a person or group.  ■ I was assaulted by a group of squirrels while I was walking in the park. They were all carrying nuts!

baklava A dessert made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and honey.  ■ "I love baklava so much that I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

beech A type of tree that produces acorns, also known as a "bitch" in slang.  ■ I don't know why the beech was so upset, it just got a few nuts on its head.

chestnuts Small, hard-shelled nuts that are often roasted and eaten as a snack.  ■ "I love eating chestnuts while watching my favorite TV show! It's like the perfect combination of crunch and comfort."

Chin The front part of the face, usually with a prominent jawline.  ■ "She had such a strong chin that she could crack nuts with it!"

Confederate An absurd and unrealistic agreement between two or more parties.  ■ "The squirrel and the bird struck a confederate agreement to share their nuts and berries."

Diver A person who jumps or swims underwater to explore or collect something.  ■ "I can't believe this guy actually dives for pearls. He must be nuts!"

fugitives noun. People or objects that are running away from something, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "The fugitive squirrel was caught stealing nuts from the grocery store but managed to escape by jumping out of a window."

hazelnut A small, hard-shelled tree nut that is typically roasted and eaten as a snack.  ■ "I can't believe you ate an entire bag of hazelnuts in one sitting! That's nuts!"

hunted To chase or pursue someone or something relentlessly, often with a vengeful intent.  ■ "I was hunted down by a group of angry squirrels who were seeking revenge for stealing their nuts."

Peanuts Small, hard-shelled nuts that are commonly eaten as a snack or ingredient in dishes.  ■ "I love eating peanuts while watching TV!"

Pistachios Small, green, edible nuts that are typically shelled and eaten as a snack.  ■ John was so bored at the party that he spent the whole time eating pistachios and pretending they were caviar.

Reapers A group of people who harvest crops.  ■ The reapers arrived at the farm just in time to start the harvest, but they quickly realized that they were outnumbered by the squirrels who had also come to collect nuts!

Salads A mixture of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and/or seeds, often with a dressing or sauce.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!

slingshot A device used to launch objects, especially fruit or nuts, with great force.  ■ Tom used a slingshot to launch his sister's apple into the tree. It landed on her head and she cried like a baby.

sustain A way to keep up with someone's banter, jokes or stories that are too boring to be true.  ■ "I tried to sustain my friend's joke about the squirrel that stole his nuts, but I couldn't take it anymore."

assaulted To be attacked by someone or something while trying to carry out a task or activity.  ■ "I was assaulted by a group of squirrels while I was on my way to work. They stole all of my nuts and left me with nothing but an empty shell."

buckeyes Small, round, edible nuts found on the Ohio buckeye tree. They are a popular snack in the United States and can be eaten raw or roasted.  ■ "I love eating Buckeyes at the Ohio State football games! They're such a fun snack to munch on while cheering on my favorite team."

Feeder A person who feeds other animals, typically birds or fish., A device used to deliver food to a machine or other electronic device., A person who is always hungry and requires constant feeding.  ■ The bird feeder spent hours every day filling up the birdhouse with seeds and nuts for her feathered friends., The computer feeder plugged in his laptop and started working on his project, but he couldn't help but feel like a hamster on a wheel., "I can't believe how often I have to feed my boss," said the employee. "He's always asking for more food!

foraging The act of searching for food or other resources in a wild and unorganized manner, often with little regard for the environment or the rights of others.  ■ After realizing that they had forgotten to pack snacks for their hike, the group began foraging for berries and nuts from nearby trees.

granola A type of breakfast cereal made from oats and various toppings, such as nuts, dried fruit, and honey. It is typically eaten with milk or yogurt.  ■ "I had a bowl of granola for breakfast this morning. It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it all day long!"

hamsters A tiny, furry rodent with a large belly and short legs that can run really fast on a wheel.  ■ "I had a hamster once who could fit in the palm of my hand. I used to feed him carrots by holding them under his nose and watching him go nuts with joy!

hazel A small, brown-colored tree with a spreading canopy of leaves, bearing edible nuts.  ■ "I once ate so many hazelnuts that I started to grow my own." A person with a smoky brown coloring in their eyes, similar to the nut.  ■ "I've always been drawn to people with hazel eyes. They have such a mysterious and alluring quality."

pemmican A delicious and nutritious food made from dried meat, berries, and nuts, traditionally consumed by Native Americans in North America.  ■ I heard that the early explorers used to survive on nothing but pemmican during their long journeys across the American West.

pesto A thick, green paste made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Often used as a sauce or spread.  ■ "I accidentally squirted pesto in my eye instead of using the squeeze bottle. Now I have a tasty eye drop!

pinecone A dry, spiny fruit that is borne on the cones of pine trees.  ■ I love to eat pinecones as a snack. They are so crunchy and delicious!  ■ When I was a child, I thought pinecones were real pine nuts until my mom told me they were just made of spiky barks.

squirrel A small, furry mammal with a bushy tail, known for its nimble and curious behavior. Squirrels are also notorious for hoarding nuts and other food items.  ■ Jane was so annoyed by the squirrel stealing her sandwich from her lunchbox. But then she remembered that life is like a game of squirrel tag, where you never know when the next nut will be thrown your way.

yields noun: a plant that produces fruit or nuts, or a tree that bears fruit  ■The apple tree in the backyard yields delicious apples every year., verb: to give up (something) voluntarily or as a result of pressure, especially in order to avoid conflict or harm  ■When she realized that her coworker had taken the last piece of candy, Jane reluctantly yielded and offered to share her own stash.