Another Word For Gut

Meaning

The word "gut" generally refers to the internal organs, especially the intestines, or it can describe a feeling in the stomach, often related to intuition or instinct. It can also be used as a verb meaning to remove the internal organs from a fish or animal.

Synonyms

• Stomach
• Belly
• Intestines
• Entrails
• Abdomen

Antonyms

• Brain (when referring to intuition)
• Exterior
• Outside

Etymology

The word "gut" originates from the Old Norse word "gutt," meaning "intestine." It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Examples

1. After eating that large meal, I felt a heavy weight in my gut.
2. Trusting your gut can often lead to the best decisions.
3. The fisherman had to gut the fish before cooking it for dinner.
4. She had a gut feeling that something was wrong when she noticed his sudden change in behavior.