nutty

Example Sentences

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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

She went on to star in films like “Menace II Society,” “Jason’s Lyric,” “Set It Off,” “The Nutty Professor” and in “The Matrix” franchise.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023

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

“Pooperman! Pooperman! Nutty up, nutty down,” she hiccups, wrapping her arms around my neck.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko