Haywire and Nutty

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Haywire adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

Usage example: she gradually went haywire after the tragic death of her husband

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Nutty is a synonym for haywire. In some cases you can use "Nutty" instead an adjective "Haywire".

Nutty adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

Usage example: the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs

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Haywire is a synonym for nutty. You can use "Haywire" instead an adjective "Nutty".

Nearby Words: nutter, nutting

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