Meaning of the word lugnut in English

What does lugnut mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lugnut

US /ˈlʌɡ.nʌt/

UK /ˈlʌɡ.nʌt/

a nut, typically with a tapered or rounded seat, used to secure a wheel to a vehicle's hub.

Example:

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Make sure to tighten all the lug nuts when changing a tire.

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He lost a lug nut on the highway, causing his wheel to wobble.

Synonym:

wheel nut wheel bolt

(slang) a foolish or eccentric person.

Example:

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He's a real lugnut, always doing silly things.

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Don't mind him, he's just being a lugnut.

Synonym:

idiot fool eccentric weirdo nut