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A Nutter (or '''nut gatherer''') is one who gathers Nut (fruit) s, and is hence a Family Name and a placename. It is also two types of persons. PEOPLE COMMONLY NAMED NUTTER The Family Name Nutter is derived from the occupation. There are some research that suggests the family name is actually a British spelling of the Danish origin name Naughter, meaning cow farmer. PLACES COMMONLY NAMED NUTTER In England there are at least 17 Nutter Streets, '''Nutter Road'''s, '''Nutter Lane'''s, and '''Nutter Crescent'''s. Other places commonly named '''Nutter''' include: THINGS COMMONLY NAMED NUTTER The shorts worn in the NBA before the Michael Jordan era were often so tight as to be somewhat disturbing. Sports-geek slang for these shorts can be the word "Nutters", for sadly obvious reasons. CONCEPTS COMMONLY NAMED NUTTER Obsessives A Nutter (or '''nut''') is a person obsessed with a particular item/sport/concept to the point of knowing a maddening amount about the said topic. For example: A Formula 1 fan, who knows all the drivers and their respective teams, starting positions and finishing places for all races for the last 20 years, could be referred to as a "Formula 1 Nutter". Reckless people A Nutter is someone performing stunts that, while often not dangerous, are sometimes not too sane. The use of the word varies, from person to person. Some consider it an insult while others take it as a compliment to their apparent disrespect for their own personal safety. Some consider it as offensive as a swear word. The Welsh musical group Goldie Lookin Chain dedicated their song "Your Missus is a Nutter" to Victoria Beckham. People with mental disorders Particularly in the UK , people with mental disorders are often nicknamed nutters. The word was probably made popular by Jasper Carrott in his "Nutter on the Bus" routine. |
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