Crank and Nutter

Crank

Crank noun - A person of odd or whimsical habits.
Usage example: she's a bit of a crank, but still a good-hearted person

Nutter and crank are semantically related. in British slang topic. In some cases you can use "Nutter" instead a noun "Crank", when it comes to topics like oddball. informal substitute

Nearby Words: cranked, cranking

Nutter

Nutter noun - A person of odd or whimsical habits.
Usage example: rather than ostracizing them, the British seem to cherish their nutters
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Synonyms for Nutter

Crank and nutter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crank" instead a noun "Nutter".

Nearby Words: nutty, nutting
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