GUT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GUT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GUT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Gut

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English guttas (plural), probably related to gēotan ‘pour’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡʌt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the stomach or belly

Short Definition:

stomach or belly

Examples:
  • the terrible pain in his gut
Definition:

used in reference to a feeling or reaction based on an instinctive emotional response rather than considered thought

Short Definition:

(of feeling etc.) instinctive

Examples:
  • our gut reaction turned out to be wrong
  • trusting his gut instinct, he went ahead and made the call
  • I could feel it in my guts—he was out there, watching me
Definition:

personal courage and determination; toughness of character

Short Definition:

courage and determination

Examples:
  • he didn't have the guts to tell the truth
Definition:

fibre made from the intestines of animals, used especially for violin or racket strings or for surgical use.

Short Definition:

fibre made from animal intestines

Definition:

a narrow passage or strait.

Short Definition:

narrow passage or strait

Word: Gut

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡʌt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

remove the intestines and other internal organs from (a fish or other animal) before cooking it.

Short Definition:

remove intestines from fish etc. before cooking it

Definition:

cause (someone) to feel extremely upset or disappointed

Short Definition:

cause to feel extremely upset

Examples:
  • it guts me to think about what my mother and brother missed out on

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