English Dictionary

wingnut

/ˈwɪŋˌnʌt/

noun

A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia. / Alternative form of wing nut / (slang, derogatory) Someone with crazy or extreme political views (especially extreme conservative views).

I tightened the wingnut on the machine.

意味（1）

A deciduous tree of the genus Pterocarya native to Asia.

意味（2）

Alternative form of wing nut

意味（3）

(slang, derogatory) Someone with crazy or extreme political views (especially extreme conservative views).

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.

意味（4）

(slang, derogatory, North American itinerant and street populations) A mentally ill homeless person.

意味（5）

(slang, derogatory) Someone perceived as odd, eccentric, and/or extreme.

意味（6）

(slang, rural US) A member of the air force (in a town that hosts a USAF installation).