gut shot
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Meaning · English
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you raise, you're probably going to force players with second pair or a gut shot to fold, so your best option is to call.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gut shot” mean?
A gut-shot straight.
Is “gut shot” formal or informal?
gut shot is generally slang.