gut
|gut|
/ɡʌt/
internal organs; instinct
Etymology
'gut' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'guttas,' where 'gut' meant 'bowels or entrails.'
'guttas' transformed into the Middle English word 'gut,' and eventually became the modern English word 'gut.'
Initially, it meant 'bowels or entrails,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to instinct and emotion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the stomach or belly of a person or animal.
He felt a sharp pain in his gut.
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Noun 2
the internal organs of an animal, especially when removed or exposed.
The hunter cleaned the fish by removing its guts.
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Verb 1
to remove the internal organs of an animal.
The chef gutted the fish before cooking it.
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Adjective 1
instinctive or emotional rather than intellectual.
He made a gut decision to leave the company.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35