gut

US /ɡʌt/

UK /ɡʌt/

B1

verb

  • To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
  • To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish

noun

  • Stomach and internal organs of digestion
  • Guts courage; emotional strength

Examples

It takes guts to keep on running even though you have blistered feet.

I had a terrible pain in my guts after eating too many plums.