English word origin

Etymology of nerts

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

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

Nuts! Expression of dismay.

adj

Crazy; nuts.

noun

A fast-paced card game played with multiple decks.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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