gut

[ɡʌt]
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The gut is a part of the body where food is digested.

You might use the word "gut" when you talk about your feelings or intuition - for example, when something feels right or wrong in a way that's hard to explain. People often say things like "my gut told me not to do it" or "I have a bad gut feeling about this." This means that they're trusting their instincts, rather than just thinking logically. You might also use the word "gut" when you talk about your physical sensations - for instance, if you eat something and get a stomachache, you could say that it didn't agree with your gut. The idea is that your gut is like a sixth sense that helps you navigate the world, even if you're not entirely sure why you feel a certain way.

How common is "gut"?

Word gut is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

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verb

  • To eviscerate.

    Example: The fisherman guts the fish before cooking them.

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adjective

  • Made of gut.

    Example: a violin with gut strings

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