- gut
- noun1》 the stomach or belly.↘Medicine & Biology the intestine.↘(guts) entrails that have been removed or exposed.↘fibre from the intestines of animals, used especially for violin or racket strings.2》 (guts) the internal parts or essence of something.3》 (guts) informal used in names attributing negative characteristics: greedy guts.4》 (guts) informal courage and determination.5》 [as modifier] informal (of a feeling or reaction) instinctive.6》 a narrow passage or strait.verb (guts, gutting, gutted)1》 remove the internal organs of (a fish or other animal) before cooking.2》 remove or destroy the internal parts of (a structure).Phrasesbust a gut informal make a strenuous effort.hate someone's guts informal dislike someone intensely.have someone's guts for garters Brit. humorous used as a threat of punishment.sweat (or work) one's guts out informal work extremely hard.OriginOE guttas (plural), prob. related to gēotan 'pour'.
English new terms dictionary. 2014.