gut

/ɡʌt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: gutting

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

You've developed quite a beer gut since I last met you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To eviscerate.

Verb

Examples

Holonym: field dress

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To remove or destroy the most important parts of.

Verb

Examples

Fire gutted the building.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gut” mean?

The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

Is “gut” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.