guts Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun fortitude and determination
    backbone; grit; gumption; sand; moxie.
    • he didn't have the guts to try it
  2. noun the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
    bowel; intestine; gut.
  3. noun a narrow channel or strait
    gut.
  4. noun a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery
    catgut; gut.
  5. verb empty completely; destroy the inside of
    gut.
    • Gut the building
  6. verb remove the guts of
    gut.
    • gut the sheep

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