Definition of Gut
Gut
Gut
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The digestive system, especially the stomach and intestines.
e.g. The doctor examined her gut to diagnose the cause of her pain.
(noun)
referring to an instinctive feeling or reaction rather than considered thought;
e.g. She had a gut feeling that something was wrong, so she decided to call and check in on him.
(verb)
to cause someone to feel disappointed or very upset;
e.g. It guts me to know that he doesn't love me anymore.
(adjective)
arising from one's inmost, emotional, or instinctual self;
e.g. The cat's gut reaction was to hiss at anyone who came near her kittens.
(verb)
to destroy the inside of something;
e.g. The fire severely gutted the building, nothing could be salvaged.
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