'gut-driven' originates from the English word 'gut,' which refers to the stomach or belly, and 'driven,' meaning motivated or propelled by. The term 'gut' in this context is metaphorical, referring to instinct or intuition.

'gut' changed from the Old English word 'guttas,' meaning 'bowels,' and 'driven' from the Old English 'drifan,' meaning 'to drive or propel.'

Initially, 'gut' referred to the physical stomach, but over time it evolved to represent instinct or intuition, leading to the modern meaning of 'gut-driven' as acting on instinct.