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[nuht-ee] / ˈnʌt i /


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Eddie Murphy has solidly been established as Hollywood royalty after a decades-long career stretching from “Saturday Night Live” to “The Nutty Professor” to “Dreamgirls” and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Nutty, fragrant basmati rice is seasoned with paprika, curry powder and thyme, then we simmer the grains with chopped carrots in a puree of tomato, red bell pepper and garlic.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Cage plays Faulkner as a living dad-joke who’s got Jerry Garcia’s looks and the Nutty Professor’s affect.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Next came “The Nutty Professor” as Lewis’ student, Stella Purdy, who he is infatuated with.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2023

At the last minute Kevin came up with an entry called Naturally Nutty.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene




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