in a nutshell

summed up, condensed

The truth in a nutshell is that I knew nothing of politicis until I heard my mom's opinion on the war.

by Light Joker August 12, 2007

in a nutshell

1) a shortened explanation which substitutes a lengthier one.

2) (a more recent definition) stuck, cornered, unable to figuratively move

1) In a nutshell, James Buchanan was a horrible president and was a complete pussy.

2)Damnit, I don't know what to do; I'm in a nutshell!

by sayWHUTTE September 20, 2006

in a nutshell

A phrase meaning, without pretense or long explanations. Used commonly when you can't be bothered making an in-depth explanation.

"Does he, in a nutshell, fuck?"

"This is me in a nutshell, "Help! I'm in a nutshell!""

by KinGAleX April 04, 2005

Nutshell

A Short Explanation Of Something.

Nutshell is A Short Explanation Of Something.

by (.^_^.) November 20, 2019

Nutshell

Something briefly described, also used with "in a" mostly used as a form of comedy.

Minecraft in a Nutshell
Apple in a Nutshell
Dragon Ball in a Nutshell

by hiruwar July 16, 2021

In a nutshell

in the fewest possible words.

"she put the matter in a nutshell

by Ran121212 June 01, 2016

nutshelled

Verb - To be summarized; "in a nutshell."

Well, nutshelled, that presentation is saying that smoking is bad.

by the Society to Prevent Boredom February 01, 2006