nut graph

In journalism, the nut graph is the paragraph that expresses the main idea of the story or article, shortly after the lead.

You buried your nut graph in the middle of your story.

by Peter November 14, 2003

grape nut

an annoying teenager usually a girl that acts higher than others and has no real priorities. She/he treats others with no repect and is very insecure.

"Hey, I just got it in with a grape nut! And I ain't calling her back!"

by francias January 26, 2011

nutgraph

A type of paragraph, used in journalism, that summarizes the background and significance of an event. It generally comes after the lead but before any details, and it explains the context of the event/article to the reader.

Without this nutgraph, I would never have understood the rest of this article. Hell, I wouldn't have bothered to keep reading!

by DailyPrincetonian October 7, 2006