Pronunciation: /ɡʌt/
noun the innermost parts or essence of something
A1 My gut tells me that it's going to rain today.
A2 I have a feeling in my gut that something is not right.
B1 Trust your gut instinct when making decisions.
B2 She had a gut feeling that the project would be a success.
C1 His gut reaction to the news was one of disbelief.
C2 The decision was made based on a combination of data and gut instinct.
verb to remove the intestines or inner parts of something
A1 I trust my gut feeling when making decisions.
A2 She gutted the fish before cooking it.
B1 He had to gut the entire house to renovate it.
B2 The company decided to gut the old policies and implement new ones.
C1 The chef gutted the peppers before stuffing them with cheese.
C2 The detective had to gut through the suspect's alibi to find the truth.
formal The doctor examined the patient's gut to check for any abnormalities.
informal I have a gut feeling that something is not right.
slang I need to work on my gut before beach season.
figurative Trust your gut when making important decisions.
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