wingnut
/ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/
wingnut
English
Noun
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Definition
A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.
Etymology
From wing + nut. The political sense is a shortening of "right-wing nut".
Example Sentences
- "Near-synonyms: nut, nut job, nut case, crank, weirdo; see also Thesaurus:strange person, Thesaurus:mad person"
- "On November 21, evangelist Franklin Graham (son of the late Rev. Billy Graham and a strident Trump supporter) discussed impeachment when he appeared on fellow wingnut Eric Metaxas’ radio show."
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