Gut: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คข
gut
[ ษกสt ]
internal organs
The gut refers to the stomach or intestines, where digestion takes place. It plays a crucial role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
Synonyms
digestive system, intestines, stomach
Examples of usage
- The gut microbiome is essential for overall health.
- Eating fiber-rich foods is good for your gut health.
informal
The gut is often used informally to refer to one's intuition or instinct.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I had a gut feeling that something was wrong.
- Trust your gut when making decisions.
slang
To gut something means to remove the internal organs or contents from it.
Synonyms
clean out, empty
Examples of usage
- The fisherman gutted the fish before cooking it.
- They gutted the old building to renovate it.
Translations
Translations of the word "gut" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bom
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gut
๐ฎ๐ฉ baik
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพะฑัะต
๐ต๐ฑ dobry
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฏใ (yoi)
๐ซ๐ท bon
๐ช๐ธ bueno
๐น๐ท iyi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ข์ (joheun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุฏ (jayyid)
๐จ๐ฟ dobrรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ dobrรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅฝ (hวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ dober
๐ฎ๐ธ gรณรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐาัั (jaqsy)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแ (k'argi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaxลฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ bueno
Word origin
The word 'gut' has its origins in Old English, where it referred to the stomach or belly. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including the informal use to describe intuition. The slang verb form of 'gut' likely comes from the idea of removing the 'guts' or internal organs from something. Today, 'gut' is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.