guts
Pronunciation:
/ɡʌts/noun
Definitions
The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.
The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged
Example: beer gut
The intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc.
A person's emotional, visceral self.
Example: I have a funny feeling in my gut.
verb
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To eviscerate.
Example: The fisherman guts the fish before cooking them.
To remove or destroy the most important parts of.
Example: Congress gutted the welfare bill.
verb
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To show determination or courage (especially in the combination guts out).
Example: He gutsed out a 6-1 win.