peanut Meaning & Definition
What Does Peanut Mean?
Peanut is a noun that means A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America. It can also mean Synonym of countneck (“very small hard clam”). As a verb, it means To pull on somebody's tie as a prank, causing the knot to tighten.
Peanut in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpiːnʌt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | insignificant, little and small |
| Plural | peanuts |
| Verb forms | peanuts, peanutting, peanutted |
Peanut Definition (Noun)
- A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.
He always liked eating peanuts along with tea before biscuits came into his life.
- Synonym of countneck (“very small hard clam”).
- See peanuts (“very small amount”).
Peanut as a Verb
- To pull on somebody's tie as a prank, causing the knot to tighten.
Noun
- A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea.
- A very small clam.
Synonyms of Peanut
Peanut synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Peanut
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Peanut in a Sentence
He always liked eating peanuts along with tea before biscuits came into his life.
Word Forms & Grammar
peanut (plural peanuts)
peanut (third-person singular simple present peanuts, present participle peanutting, simple past and past participle peanutted)
Words That Rhyme With Peanut
Origin of Peanut
From pea + nut, perhaps a folk etymology of pinda, pinder (still found in Southern US dialects).
Peanut Pronunciation
Peanut is pronounced //ˈpiːnʌt// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peanut
Is peanut a noun or a verb?
Peanut is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for peanut?
Words with a similar meaning to peanut include insignificant, little and small. See the full list of peanut synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of peanut?
The plural of peanut is peanuts.
What is the past tense of peanut?
The past tense of peanut is peanutted. The present participle is peanutting.