nuttish

English

Etymology

From nut +‎ -ish.

Adjective

nuttish (comparative more nuttish, superlative most nuttish)

  2. Resembling or characteristic of nuts.
    Synonyms: (resembling or characteristic) nutty; (resembling) nutlike
    • 1916 September 17, “Elizabeth Ann”, in The Courier-Journal, volume CXXVI, number 17,427 (New Series), Louisville, Ky., →ISSN, →OCLC, “The Courier-Journal Junior” section, “Opp⹀O’⹀Tunes: Weekly Editorial of Aloha Club President”, page 3, column 2:
      Besides, she makes fudge—perfectly lovely fudge, all whitish and chocolatish and nuttish.
    • 2014, Dorie Greenspan, Baking Chez Moi, page 372:
      It blends with butter, rounds the flavor of eggs, gives depth to sugar, particularly when it's been caramelized, and makes nuts taste even more nuttish.
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