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In some senses, wingnut is marked as derogatory, informal, slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
wingnut
UK /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/ US /ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/
noun 5
Definitions
noun
1
A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.
2
A person who is or seems odd, eccentric, or crazy; especially, someone with bizarre or extreme political views.
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.
3
A member of the air force (in a town that hosts a USAF installation).
4
A person with large ears.
5
Alternative form of wing nut (“(mechanical) nut with wing-like projections”).
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