Gut
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌt/
Gut (noun)
- the part of the body where food is digested, often called the stomach area.
- a strong feeling that something is true, even without evidence.
- the strength to face difficult situations bravely.
Examples
- He felt a sharp pain in his gut after eating.
- She held her gut as she laughed uncontrollably.
Common collocations: gut feeling, gut reaction, trust your gut, follow your gut, have the guts
Gut (verb)
- to take out the internal organs of an animal, usually for cooking.
Examples
- They gutted the fish before cooking it.
- The workers gutted the building for renovation.