what does wingnut mean
In a literal sense, âwingnut,â which first appeared as âwing nutâ around 1900, means a kind of mechanical ânutâ (paired with a bolt) having âwings,â or flat projections, allowing it to be easily tightened using only oneâs fingers.Handy things, those wing nuts.ou can comment on any post without being registered on this site. You do not need to use your real name (although it would be nice to do so) or your real email address. All comments are, however, held for moderation, so it may take a day or two for yours to appear.