Gut

Definition

Gut primarily refers to the stomach or belly. It is also used to describe the internal parts of an animal, especially the intestines.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɡʌt/
• Respelling: GUHT (with "GUH" as in "cut" and "T" as in "top")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɡʌt/
• Respelling: GUHT (with "GUH" as in "cut" and "T" as in "top")

In both dialects, "gut" places the primary stress on the entire syllable. The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "GUHT."

Etymology

The word "gut" comes from Middle English "guttes" (plural), which is of Germanic origin; related to Dutch "goot" and German "Gosse", both meaning 'channel' or 'gutter', due to the channel-like nature of the intestines.

Derivatives

• Gutted (adjective, verb)
• Gutting (noun, verb)
• Gutless (adjective)
• Gut-wrenching (adjective)
• Gutful (noun, adjective)

Synonyms

• Intestines
• Stomach
• Instinct

Antonyms

• None (for the physical aspect)
• Thought-out (for the instinctive aspect)
• Cerebral (for the instinctive aspect)

Usage

The term "gut" is commonly used in both anatomical and metaphorical contexts. In anatomy, it refers to the internal organs involved in digestion. In colloquial use, "gut" can describe deep-seated, instinctive feelings or reactions. The verb form is often used to describe the process of removing the internal organs from an animal or destroying the interior of a structure.

Related Terms

• Digestion
• Stomach
• Abdomen
• Entrails
• Insides

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Digestive Tract: The internal organs of an animal, especially the intestines or stomach.
  • Example: The surgeon examined the patient's gut for signs of infection.

• Instinctive Feelings: A strong inner feeling or reaction, often used in the phrase "gut feeling."
  • Example: He had a gut feeling that something was wrong.

• Interior of Something: The inner parts of a building, machine, or other object, especially when these are removed or destroyed.
  • Example: The house was gutted by fire, leaving only the shell.

‍Verb

• To Remove the Internal Organs: To take out the internal organs from an animal or fish.
  • Example: The fisherman gutted the fish before cooking it.

• To Destroy the Interior: To completely destroy or remove the inside parts of a building, room, or structure.
  • Example: The old factory was gutted and converted into loft apartments.